Kinder Teacher - IDEA Parmer Park Academy

Overview

Role Mission: IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily. Teachers 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 progress toward goals, analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction, and strive for excellence as educators and IDEA team members.

What We Offer

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. There are opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
• For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.

• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• We offer a 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. Some of the special benefits include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition 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 accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs for this role, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• High level of content‑area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution required
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Teachers of record for students in K‑3 must possess appropriate certification per TEA requirements or be willing and able to obtain all relevant TX training within required timelines. Bilingual certification strongly preferred; content and ESL certification preferred (not required)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to various situations in the school environment

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
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update 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 tasks
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus 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 relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly…