5th Grade Math & Science Teacher — Shape Future Scholars

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Houston is seeking an enthusiastic IDEA Academy teacher to deliver rigorous instruction and help every student master core academics and social skills needed for college success.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, use data to inform instruction, and collaborate with families and teammates. The role includes potential leadership pathways such as Grade Team Lead, depending on campus needs and performance.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience.
• 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: Reading Academies certification or willingness to obtain TX training; bilingual, ESL certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and adjust instruction.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment aligned with campus initiatives.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

K-12 classroom experience

Reading Academies cert

Bilingual cert

ESL cert

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Houston is seeking an enthusiastic IDEA Academy teacher to deliver rigorous instruction and help every student master core academics and social skills needed for college success.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, use data to inform instruction, and collaborate with families and teammates. The role includes potential leadership pathways such as Grade Team Lead, depending on campus needs and performance.