Kindergarten - 2nd Grade ELA Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)
$51.5k/y-$55.5k/y
IDEA Public Schools21 hours ago
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Summary
IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten - 2nd Grade ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at IDEA Lakeland Academy in Lakeland, FL. The role involves ensuring that every student masters academic and social skills necessary for college success while embodying IDEA's values.
About the Role
As a Kindergarten - 2nd Grade ELA Teacher, you will set ambitious goals for student achievement, create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess student progress, and adjust teaching methods based on data analysis. You will also engage with students and families to foster a supportive educational community.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
- Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification.
- High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teacher certification or relevant experience.
Preferred:
- Experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
- Aligned or relevant coursework indicating experience in subject area content.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $51,500 with potential stipends ranging from $500-$4,000 based on certifications and leadership roles.
- Opportunities for additional compensation through the Teacher Career Pathway, up to $10,000.
- Comprehensive benefits plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid Family Leave for eligible staff.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
- Employer-paid mental/behavioral health services.
- 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to one of the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, 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 over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Ohio and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
Lakeland, FL