About us

Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is a small private school in Reston, VA. We are innovative, collaborative and rewarding.

We are looking for a part-time high school English teacher that would teach writing, communication, literary analysis, and research skills. The candidate should be enthusiastic, engaging, responsive to student needs, a skilled communicator, and possesses a passion for working with gifted students. The position involves working creatively with students in the completion of projects involving different types of media and subject matter, as well as teaching academic research, analysis, and writing skills.

Features of a teaching position at Ideaventions Academy include:

• Small class sizes (10 students or less)
• Excellent pay
• Flexibility, creativity, and ability to innovate in the classroom
• Knowledge and Expertise
• Experience teaching English using a variety of techniques that encourage students developing as writers and developing a writing process.
• Ability to model and instruct students to analyze classic literature.
• Experience and success with AP English Language and AP English Literature.
• Especially skilled at modeling and teaching planning, organization, and writing strategies to complete a variety of assignments and projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver effective and dynamic learning experiences
• Create a positive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans and organize class time to achieve learning goals.
• Design and implement formative and summative assessments in curriculum to ensure appropriate learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate real-world learning, cross-curricular connections, and creativity into lessons and projects
• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to the delivery of instruction in content areas
• Deliver appropriate accommodations, supports, and services as appropriate for students. Engage counselor and administrative staff as needed to support student learning.
• Support students outside of class during office hours, as needed
• Evaluate and track student growth, maintain appropriate records, prepare assessments, and participate in conferences.
• Communicates positively and effectively with parents with a student focus.
• Serves as a positive role model in our school community:
• Exhibits character and respect, demonstrates a positive mental attitude, stays curious, learns new things, and models patience, flexibility, and persistence, as we expect that of our students.
• Continually strive for excellence in yourself, in our school, and in our students - and be joyful doing it!

Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant area of study or bachelor’s degree and equivalent real-world experience
• Experience with gifted children
• Excellent communications and problem solving skills
• Enjoys working with gifted, creative and intellectually curious children.
• Our faculty are physically moving and interacting with the students throughout the day, including being outdoors and going on daily walks (rain or shine). Requires physical ability to move around the classroom and to move a variety of materials.
• As a condition of employment with Ideaventions Academy, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a criminal background investigation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person