9th / 10th Grade Pre-AP English I and II Teacher - IDEA Price Hill College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

IDEA College Prep Teachers ensure that students master the academic and social skills needed to succeed in college while embodying IDEA’s values. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, tracks student data, and uses it to inform effective daily lessons. Teachers seek feedback and continue developing their practice to serve students effectively. IDEA aims to provide students with rigorous high-school material and opportunities to earn college credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses. This teacher implements state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments for 9th- and 10th-grade Pre-AP English I and II. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, monitoring student progress, communicating with students and families, managing classroom behavior, and contributing to a positive school culture. The teacher participates in meetings, professional learning, school duties, and tutoring as needed, and spends a minimum of 40 hours per week at school. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
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.
Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience or exposure to subject-matter content.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass a grade-level-aligned IDEA content assessment.
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.

Nice To Haves

High level of content-area proficiency, as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
State certification.

Responsibilities

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
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 students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
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 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 necessary 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, year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Complete additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when required by scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan, with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
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 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 and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.