Chemistry Teacher

IDEA College Prep TeacherRole Mission: IDEA College Prep 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.IDEA College Prep Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. IDEA College Prep Teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students. We strive to accomplish goal in two ways: by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by giving them the opportunity to gain college-credit through dual-enrollment, AP, or IB courses.Compensation:The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.Service Record Requirement: To ensure compliance with Texas Education Code § 21.4031 and accurately verify creditable service, candidates selected for this position must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers. Service records will be used to validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation, as applicable.Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.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:High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience (strongly preferred)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: State certification preferred but not requiredKnowledge and Skills:Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject-matter contentKnowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessmentBasic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementationAbility to instruct students and manage student behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentResponsibilities:Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectationsLearn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and textsSubmit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedbackImplement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weeklyCommunicate students' progress with student and family on a weekly basisEffective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroomHelp shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each studentEstablish 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' needsParticipate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functionsEngage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and developmentMinimum of 40+ hours spent at school per weekAdditional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholarsWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through collegeHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomesWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and studentsAbout IDEA Public SchoolsAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.