AP Environmental Science Teacher: College-Prep Impact

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Plan

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools' IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily.

They 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.

Qualifications

• High level of content-area proficiency 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.

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 student’s progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family weekly.
• Effective use of technology to communicate and manage tasks.
• Establish a consistent behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture fostering a productive learning environment.
• Build trust-based relationships with students and families.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings and school events.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

Teaching certification

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution

Job description

IDEA Public Schools' IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while embodying IDEA’s values daily.

They 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.