10th Grade Chemistry and Physics Teacher - IDEA Kyle College Prep

IDEA Public Schools; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Mental Health Support

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

IDEA College Prep is seeking a dedicated teacher in Texas to deliver high‑quality instruction and monitor student progress. You will implement state standards, adapt lessons, and collaborate with families to support each student’s growth.

The role emphasizes rigorous coursework and college‑prep opportunities. Compensation begins at $59,500 with stipends for credentials and campus leadership, plus tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required).
• State certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in a K‑12 classroom is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments.
• Deliver content and grade level curriculum and materials.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Track progress and adjust lesson plans to meet student needs.
• Communicate students’ progress with families weekly.
• Facilitate technology as an educational tool to boost achievement.
• Maintain a consistent behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives.
• Help shape school culture and foster a productive learning environment.
• Build trust with students and families, and support tutoring needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins and meetings.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Teaching excellence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

K-12 teaching certification

Job description

Role 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.

What We Offer

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. 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.

What You Bring -- Competencies

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 required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject‑matter 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

What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective 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 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