We’reAmerica’s Fastest Growing, Highest AchievingIDEA Charter School Network Join our Team & Family! We’re IDEA From the first day students set foot on an IDEA Public Schools campus, we begin preparing them for success in college and in life. We achieve our record of 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, character development and challenging coursework. And we believe that the most effective way to achieve our mission of College For All is by hiring the right people into the right roles at the right time. We’re glad you’re here. PROVING WHAT’S POSSIBLE IDEA employees aren’t just educators; we’re innovators. We are giving 100% every day to create a unique educational landscape that provides college opportunities for children everywhere. When you join our team, you become part of a community of dedicated team members motivated by an environment of high expectations and limitless success. With the help of our exceptional future team members—like yourself—we intend to become an even more highly desirable talent destination. We’re building a nationwide team with a joyful culture of high performance that allows everyone—from educators to students to leaders—to matter and achieve more than they ever thought possible. OUR RESULTS Since our first graduating class in 2007, IDEA students have achieved amazing results, including 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE for fourteen consecutive years. Creating a positive work culture is something we take seriously, and we’re proud of the outstanding ratings IDEA Team & Family members gave us in the 2019 Great Place To Work survey. Thousands were surveyed In U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 In the latest rankings of Jay Mathews and the feedback we received makes us a ranking of best high schools in the nation, Challenge Index High School Rankings, nationally-ranked top workplace in education. eleven IDEA high schools received fifteen of IDEA’s eligible College rankings on the list. More than 17,700 Preparatory high schools were ranked public high schools across the country 91% 90% 91% in the top 1% nationally. were analyzed in order to determine the WORK WITH LEADERSHIP PRIDE IN PURPOSE OPPORTUNITIES IDEA’S MISSION 2020 Best High School from rankings. As I began my journey as a recess monitor at IDEA, my goal was to have the opportunity to work at a school that had the same values I did in my personal life. Here I am 8 years later as a Principal, being the captain of my own team. Working in a fast-paced, ever growing environment has made me realize the sky is the limit.” MYRNA WINER Principal, IDEA South Flores AN OPPORTUNITY TO MATTER We never stop growing and learning at IDEA—it’s part of everything we do. Join a team where your voice and skills matter. Every team member is important to our mission of College For All. From our teachers and principals to our custodians and HQ team members, each person who joins the IDEA family supports IDEA families to change lives for the better. IDEA teachers represent a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We look for and hire the best candidates for our students. Our instructional teams EDUCATORS exemplify our unwavering, organizational belief that a college education is possible for all children. We believe that passionate, disciplined leaders make all the difference in the success of our students and the teams they manage. At IDEA, we invest in people who bring LEADERS 100% every day and are motivated to inspire others to believe in themselves and do their best work. When you join our Headquarters or Regional Office teams, you support campus teams HEADQUARTERS across all IDEA schools. Making sure that each team and family member has the resources they need to keep students on track to make their goals a reality. It takes hundreds of hard-working people behind the scenes to make sure that our students, teachers and school leaders have the support and resources they need. OPERATIONS From serving healthy meals to making sure students get home safely, our operations team make sure campuses are set up for success. AS WE GROW, YOU GROW At IDEA, you will work alongside high-performing individuals to achieve success. While you work hard in your role, we work hard to make sure you have the foundation and resources needed to be successful at building a better you. 2. Development We have systems in place to ensure you succeed in your new role, including comprehensive trainings that build your arsenal of skills to keep you feeling prepared and excited about your work. From 1. instructional to operational, our trainings walk you through different scenarios, giving you the tools You Are Here you need to handle any situation with confidence. We are here to support you on your path to success. Once you join our team, we tailor your onboarding experience to your specific role. You are valued and we want you to feel empowered to collaborate with your peers, build new relationships and get familiar with our culture. AS WE GROW, YOU GROW 4. Promotion The rewards are limitless when you join a team of individuals dedicated to a supportive professional culture that builds on your skill set. After achieving your goals and mastering content in your field, you 3. will qualify for promotions in different roles across the IDEA network both at the campus level and at Resources our regional headquarters. Training doesn’t stop once you are hired, as each day brings a new set of learning experiences. To help support team members in every department, managers and leaders will provide you with resources and valuable feedback—including tips and tricks from their own experience—in order to help you grow in your new role. You’ll also have the opportunity to provide your managers with feedback to reinforce your team effectiveness. Throughout my career in education, I’ve served as a teacher and leader at IDEA to help fulfill our mission of College For All. Accepting the role of Executive Director for IDEA Jacksonville gives me the chance to coach and manage staff and have a greater impact on administrators, teachers, students, and the community at large.” JOSE LUIS DE LEON Executive Director, IDEA Jacksonville MEET YOUR FUTURE TEAMMATES The secret to IDEA’s many successes lies in its people. When people apply to work at IDEA, they are applying because they see our mission and want to commit to it. We look for dedicated educators that fit our mission. People who truly believe that all students can and should go to a four-year college or university, regardless of their zip code or background.” JOANN GAMA Co-Founder, CEO & Superintendent MEET YOUR FUTURE TEAMMATES We asked some of our Team & Family to share what their IDEA journey looks like. Here’s what they said: CALEB SWARINGEN, joined in 2008 GABBRIA PARKER, joined in 2018 BETHANY SOLIS, joined in 2012 VICENTE RODRIGUEZ, joined in 2016 IB Theory of Knowledge II Teacher, Math Teacher, Executive Director, Campus Transportation Manager, IDEA College Preparatory McAllen IDEA Innovation College Preparatory IDEA Permian Basin IDEA Alamo Teaching is my passion and my I’m honored to be part of an I’ve been with IDEA for most We are the first ones to see our calling, and at IDEA I am seen organization that goes above of the past 15 years and students in the morning and as more than “just” a teacher. and beyond to provide students have learned that we are an the last ones to say goodbye I am a respected voice, an and families with the essential organization that really does put at the end of the day. We have appreciated talent, and a valued tools and supplies they need students first and lives the core the ability to help students look influence across the district.” to succeed.” value of doing whatever it takes forward to coming to school to put all children on the path to safe, happy and ready to learn.” and through college.” ANTONIO CALDWELL, joined in 2017 RAJ DESAI, joined in 2012 LESLIE PRADO, joined in 2013 TANYA TORRES, joined in 2012 Corporate Card Procurement Manager, Principal, Speech Language Pathologist, VP of Regional Operations Headquarters Rio Grande Valley IDEA Los Encinos College Prep Headquarters Rio Grande Valley Headquarters Rio Grande Valley It has been such a pleasure Becoming a Principal in Being a speech language When I joined IDEA, I started as a to work with so many Residence was a great pathologist is a very rewarding 1st and 2nd grade English Language passionate professionals opportunity for me because profession. I have decided to Arts teacher and transitioned to an on a daily basis. I value the I was able to develop my stay with IDEA because I believe Assistant Principal of Operations. support IDEA has given me leadership and coaching in the mission and there is so From the start of my journey, my to follow my career pathway skills. It was a valuable and much opportunity for growth. goal has always been to keep with the organization. Being eye-opening experience, I love being a part of student our students safe, healthy, able to start in one role and which allowed me to work success and having a hand in and achieving their goals.” transfer to a new opportunity on relationship building with the change for improving has allowed me to explore students, staff and families.” our department to ultimately my options and challenge provide the best services myself to learn new skills.” to our students.” INTERVIEW PROCESS PRE-INTERVIEW/ COMPLETE FINAL YOU’RE PERFORMANCE OFFER APPLICATION1 ASSESSMENTS*2 INTERVIEW3 4 5HIRED! Fill out our online Our process is An in-person A successful If you accept the application differentiated or virtual in-person or offer, pending thoroughly for based on the interview will virtual interview a background our best chance position for which be scheduled.