K-5 STEM Teacher - IDEA Cincinnati; General Pool

Position: K-5 STEM Teacher - IDEA Cincinnati (General Applicant Pool)
Description

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information and assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity for the  Academic Year with an intended start in July 2026. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to any current vacancies that match your interests.

Role Mission: K-5 STEM teachers are responsible for leading Academy scholars (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) in the exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical concepts while building general inquiry and problem-solving skills. All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. In addition, IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and 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.

What We Offer

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500 with increased compensation commensurate with experience and advanced degree attainment. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for leading approved after-school tutoring or Saturday school if applicable.

Other Benefits:

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 we offer at IDEA 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 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 an optional 403(b) plan. Teachers in the State of Ohio participate in the State Teacher Retirement System (STRS). More information about STRS can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring -- Competencies

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:
  
  Existing Ohio professional teacher certification preferred but not required. Non-traditional candidates can receive support applying for alternative educator licensure and/or long-term substitute licensure with no impact on compensation or benefits eligibility in the role.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of core academic subject(s) assigned
• Knowledge of pedagogical best practices, curriculum, and instruction
• Strong ability to build student engagement and manage student behavior through positive reinforcement, restorative practices, and least invasive techniques
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

What You'll Do -- Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

• Implement state…