Music Teacher - IDEA River Bluff (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Electives teachers instruct students in grades 6-12th grade in a variety of subjects, including Music. All IDEA Elective teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. They set ambitious goals for student achievement, invest students and families in accomplishing them, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals, analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction, and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member. IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools, serving over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio. IDEA aims to send 100% of its graduates to college. Working at IDEA means being part of the IDEA Team and Family, working alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals, are excited to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Requirements

High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required
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 multitude of situations in the school environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50,000
Eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each
Opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
Dental plans
Vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
Employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable