8th Grade Science Teacher

Role Mission: IDEA Science teachers are responsible for the increasing student achievement and mastery of grade level content. Science teachers deliver various levels of Pre-AP Science instruction across grade levels that provides students the knowledge and skills needed to access advanced level sciences across various curricula. Science teachers at IDEA provide the foundational science understanding that students will need as science subject areas advance. Teachers are tasked with delivering quality content instruction, relevant experimental practice, and supports that facilitate student learning and comprehension, playing a critical role in students’ path to and through college. 8th grade Science is a state assessed content area.What We OfferCompensation: The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $50, role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our page.Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.Other Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: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 to​ 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 an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual 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 Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution requiredExperience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred Licenses or Certifications: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification requiredIDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teachingKnowledge and Skills:Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the Science content Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessmentBasic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementationAbility to instruct students and manage student behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentWhat You’ll Do -- Accountabilities Responsibilities:Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectationsLearn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedbackImplement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weeklyCommunicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basisEffective 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 classroomHelp shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each studentEstablish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respectfor the communities in which they identify.Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needsParticipate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functionsEngage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and developmentMinimum of 40+ hours spent at school per weekAdditional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholarsWe look for Team and Family who embody the followingvaluesand characteristics:Believes and is committed to our missionand being an agent of change: that all studentsare capable of gettingto and through collegeHas demonstrated effectiveoutcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improvequicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationshipsin order toachieve outcomesWe believe in education asa professionand hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and studentsAbout IDEA Public SchoolsAt IDEA Public Schools, we believeeach and everychild can go to 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and News & World Report’s top highschoolslists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.Staff Culture and BelongingAt IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values To ApplyPlease submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.