AP Environmental Science Teacher - IDEA Pharr College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools
Any Location, TX
Category Education
Job Description
IDEA Science 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. The role involves implementing state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations, and communicating students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.

Requirements

  • High level of content-area proficiency as 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
  • Knowledge and Skills: Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the Science content
  • Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment
  • Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
  • 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
  • Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Parenting benefits
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Generous vacation time
  • Referral bonuses
  • Professional development
  • 403(b) plan
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