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About the Role

IDEA Early Childhood Co-Teachers support Tier 1 instruction in grades Prekindergarten-Grade 2 and targeted intervention under the direction of the lead teacher. Co-Teachers actively facilitate small-group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and help cultivate joyful, engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. This position is grant-funded with Title I Part A funds and has no guarantee of ongoing employment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
Support Tier 1 core instruction under the direction of the lead teacher, ensuring all students can access grade-level learning.
Actively facilitate small-group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning.
Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support.
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
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.

Requirements

At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.

Skills

Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
Ability to work with young learners to support whole-group, small-group, and individual learning.
Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs.
Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting

Education Level

At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required

Salary/Compensations

$16.61 - $23.98 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered.

About the Company

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college.
Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists.
IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, 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.
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.