Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Yukon Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Odessa, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers help students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals, engage students and families in reaching them, create effective learning environments, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction. The role teaches kindergarten at IDEA Yukon Academy and includes collaboration with families, colleagues, and campus leadership. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week; additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Teachers of record for students in grades K–3 must have appropriate Reading Academies certification under TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain the 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 a school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and the belief that all students can get to and through college.
At least 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 each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families 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 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 necessary tutoring sessions 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.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as required by scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan, with the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered and most 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, to a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions annually, 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.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Additional performance-based compensation and potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.