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Role Mission: IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. IDEA College Prep Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. IDEA College Prep Teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students. We strive to accomplish our goal in two ways: by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by giving them the opportunity to gain college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses.
What We Offer
Compensation
- The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $52,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits 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 a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring
Qualifications
- High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
- Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
- Licenses or Certifications: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required + IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching
Knowledge And Skills
- Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject-matter content
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment
- Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
- Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
- Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts
- Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
- Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
- Effective 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 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
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- 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
About IDEA Public Schools
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 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, 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 Experience
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. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
To Apply
Please 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 all 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.
Background Screening Requirement
Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Description
Role Mission: IDEA College Prep Teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily. IDEA College Prep Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. IDEA College Prep Teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students. We strive to accomplish our goal in two ways: by giving students the chance to experience rigorous and challenging material in high school and by giving them the opportunity to gain college credit through dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses.
What We Offer
Compensation
- The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $52,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits 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 a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring
Qualifications
- High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience (strongly preferred)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
- Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
- Licenses or Certifications: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required + IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching
Knowledge And Skills
- Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to subject-matter content
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned IDEA content assessment
- Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
- Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
- Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts
- Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
- Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
- Effective 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 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
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- 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
About IDEA Public Schools
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 a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 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, 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 Experience
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. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
To Apply
Please 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 all 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.
Background Screening Requirement
Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Environmental Project Coordinator before you apply. Confirm your degree field and prior project experience map to the listed knowledge areas, since your DS-2019 training plan must demonstrate a direct connection between your background and the proposed U.S. work.
Identify whether Trainee or Research Scholar fits
If you graduated within the last 12 months and hold a relevant degree, the Trainee category covers you for up to 18 months. Professionals with significant post-degree experience conducting applied environmental research typically qualify under Research Scholar instead.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Project Coordinator roles by J-1 visa sponsorship alignment. Employers already working with a designated sponsor have an active DS-2019 issuance process, which removes the step of convincing a new host to establish that relationship from scratch.
Request the training plan before accepting an offer
Before you sign anything, ask the host employer for a draft DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan. Environmental roles must list specific learning objectives, project milestones, and supervision details. Vague plans are the leading reason designated sponsors delay or decline DS-2019 issuance.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement early
Environmental research or coordination roles funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your program funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting a position, not after.
Verify prevailing wage compliance with the OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer's offered compensation must meet or exceed DOL prevailing wage levels for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using the correct SOC code for environmental coordinators so you can flag any gap during offer negotiation rather than after.
Environmental Project Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Environmental Project Coordinator roles?
Most Environmental Project Coordinator candidates qualify under the Trainee category, which covers degree holders or professionals with at least five years of relevant experience who will follow a structured training plan. If your role centers on independent environmental research at a university, government lab, or research institution, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's program design.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance. The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. The host and the designated sponsor are two distinct parties, and both must agree to the arrangement before your exchange program can begin.
How do I find host employers in environmental project coordination that already work with J-1 sponsors?
Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Project Coordinator positions filtered for J-1 sponsorship alignment, which helps you identify host employers that have existing relationships with designated sponsors. Reaching a host with an established process is significantly faster than asking an employer to set up a new designated sponsor relationship from scratch, which can add weeks to your timeline.
Does a two-year home residency requirement apply to environmental roles?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange program is financed by your home government, the U.S. government, or involves skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Environmental science and project management skills appear on many countries' skills lists. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor early, since a waiver requires a separate application process and can take six months or longer.
What should a compliant DS-7002 training plan include for an environmental coordinator role?
The DS-7002 must outline specific phase-by-phase learning objectives tied to environmental project management, such as site assessment protocols, regulatory compliance workflows, or GIS data analysis. It needs supervision details, weekly hour commitments, and measurable performance benchmarks. Designated sponsors regularly reject vague plans that describe daily duties rather than structured training outcomes. Ask the host employer for a draft before accepting an offer so you can confirm it meets your sponsor's requirements.