Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Edgecliff Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. Teachers set ambitious achievement goals and engage students and families in reaching them; create a strong learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess mastery and track progress; analyze data to adjust instruction; and continually develop as educators and team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in third grade. The role includes implementing state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments; planning instruction; communicating with students and families; supporting student behavior and character development; and participating in school and professional learning activities. A minimum of 40+ hours per week is spent at school. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school according to 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 in accordance with TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain 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 a variety of situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and to the belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, and work effectively across teams.
Professional conduct and behavior as a model for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency demonstrated through 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 students’ progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful working relationships with students and families.
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.
Perform additional duties as needed, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan covered, and subsidies toward costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, with 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 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.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.