Responsibilities
- Deliver curriculum aligned with state standards and organizational academic goals
- Master and teach grade-specific content, core objectives, and required texts
- Submit lesson plans two weeks ahead of time to receive feedback
- Use formal and informal assessments to monitor individual student growth and adapt instruction
- Update student grades weekly and adjust teaching strategies based on data
- Maintain weekly communication with students and families about academic progress
- Utilize technology effectively for instruction, communication, and task management
- Enforce a structured classroom behavior system that supports campus-wide expectations and builds community
- Contribute to a school culture that promotes energetic and purposeful learning
- Build respectful, trusting relationships with students and families rooted in cultural understanding
- Provide tutoring sessions as needed to support all learners
- Attend weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, and school functions including before- and after-school duties
- Engage in continuous professional learning during summer and throughout the year
- Commit to a minimum of 40 on-site work hours weekly
- May be assigned additional duties such as after-school or weekend academic support based on student needs
Compensation
$64,000 starting salary for 0 years experience; eligible for stipends ($500–$4,000), performance-based pay, and additional hourly compensation for assigned tutoring or Saturday school
Work Arrangement
On-site — IDEA Spears College Prep
Other
- Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned
- 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
- Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan
- IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable
- The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000
- This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each
- Performance-based compensation is available
