Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Burke Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Early Education teachers ensure students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. They set ambitious achievement goals and engage students and families in reaching them; create powerful learning environments; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess mastery and track student progress; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and pursue excellence as educators and IDEA team members. Academy core subjects are state assessed in third grade. The teacher implements state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, prepares lesson plans, tracks progress, communicates regularly with families, and supports student learning and behavior. The role includes weekly manager check-ins and grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, school-wide events, professional learning, and a minimum of 40+ hours at school each week. Additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $59,500. The position may qualify for stipends, performance-based compensation, and additional hourly pay for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. IDEA offers a comprehensive benefits plan and may provide relocation allowance if applicable.

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 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 belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, respond well 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 and 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 accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with 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 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.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on student 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 eight 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, capped at $5,250 per year and 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.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.