Co-Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy

Co-Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy (Immediate Opening)

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Description

Role Mission: IDEA Electives co‑teachers support the instruction of students in grades K-5th in a variety of subjects. Each IDEA campus offers different electives which may include Fine Arts, Health, and Technology Applications. All IDEA Elective co‑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.

In addition, IDEA Elective co‑teachers collaborate with the lead Elective teacher to support ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; support assessment 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.

• Compensation:
  Hourly rate ranging between $17.70 for 0 years of experience and $24.89. Hourly co‑teacher earnings are paid out over a 12‑month period.
• 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 a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Successfully implement the assigned curriculum including lesson plan implementation and delivery.
• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist Elective teacher with maintaining student records.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our assigned curriculum.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and family on a weekly basis.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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 and year‑long district, school and personal learning and development.
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.