6th Grade Science Teacher — Data-Driven, College-Prep Focus

IDEA Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental & Vision plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Florida seeks a dedicated teacher to advance college readiness through rigorous coursework and data-informed planning. You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, craft lesson plans in advance, assess student progress weekly, and communicate results to families.

The role emphasizes behavior management, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a high-growth school network.

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: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required

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
• 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

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Strong communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Florida educator certification

K-12 classroom experience

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Florida seeks a dedicated teacher to advance college readiness through rigorous coursework and data-informed planning. You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, craft lesson plans in advance, assess student progress weekly, and communicate results to families.

The role emphasizes behavior management, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a high-growth school network.