K-5th Math Teacher Pool - IDEA Houston Region

K-5th Math Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Houston Region (25-26)

Join the IDEA Public Schools community as a K-5th Math Teacher in the Houston region. This applicant pool allows IDEA to gather your information in order to assess your fit and move quickly once an opportunity becomes available.

All IDEA 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. Teachers set ambitious goals, invest students and families, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction, assess for mastery, track progress, analyze data, intervene and adjust instruction, and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member.

• Starting salary for 0 years of experience is $62,500, with stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership. Additional compensation includes up to $10,000 through the Teacher Career Pathway.
• Additional hourly compensation for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Comprehensive benefits: base medical plan, spouse/domestic partner and children coverage, paid family leave up to 8 weeks, tuition reimbursement up to 50% (max $5,250), mental/behavioral health counseling, dental and vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan, and relocation allowance if applicable.

• High level of content‑area proficiency evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution required.
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom setting strongly preferred.
• State certification preferred but not required.

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade‑level curriculum.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use formal and informal assessments to track student progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology effectively to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus‑wide initiatives.
• Help shape a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings and school‑wide meetings.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school and personal learning and development.
• Work at least 40+ hours per week at school.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on need.

IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Apply as soon as possible, as positions are filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis.