Impactful 1st Grade Teacher — Full-Time

IDEA Public Schools; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Pflugerville is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate opening at IDEA Pflugerville Academy. This role focuses on rigorous instruction, data-driven planning, and active family communication to prepare students for college.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, K-12 teaching experience, and relevant Texas certifications, with emphasis on reading and ESL qualifications where possible.

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: Reading Academies certification for K-3 or willingness to obtain TX training; bilingual and ESL certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement state standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Track student progress with assessments and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate progress with students and families weekly.
• Maintain a consistent behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives.

Skills

Content-area proficiency

K-12 classroom experience

Reading Academies certification

ESL certification (preferred)

Bilingual certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Pflugerville is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate opening at IDEA Pflugerville Academy. This role focuses on rigorous instruction, data-driven planning, and active family communication to prepare students for college.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, K-12 teaching experience, and relevant Texas certifications, with emphasis on reading and ESL qualifications where possible.