Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Mays Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in accomplishing them, create a strong learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery and track progress, analyze data to adjust instruction, and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. The role involves implementing state learning standards and IDEA curricula, planning instruction, assessing student learning, communicating regularly with families, and supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social development. Teachers participate in meetings, school duties and functions, and ongoing professional learning. A minimum of 40 hours per week is spent at school. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must possess appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain all relevant Texas training within required timelines.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and to the belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Nice To Haves

High content-area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
Bilingual certification.
Content and ESL certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate each student’s progress with the student and family weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Complete additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school duties as assigned based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.