Geometry Pre-AP Teacher - IDEA Pharr College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks teachers to drive student achievement by delivering rigorous curricula aligned with state standards. The role emphasizes data-informed planning, high expectations, and engagement through dual-enrollment or AP/IB pathways where applicable.

The position offers a starting salary of $57,500 with stipends based on certifications and campus leadership, plus additional performance-based pay and robust benefits. Prior service records will be reviewed for creditable experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• K-12 classroom experience strongly preferred
• State teaching 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

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited four-year institution

Teaching certification preferred

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 $ 57,500. 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:

• 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 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