6th Grade ELA Teacher
About The Position
Vista College Prep is seeking a full-time 6th Grade ELA Teacher at its VCP Sueno Park location in Phoenix, Arizona. The teacher will cultivate a love of learning, a positive school culture, and a focused learning environment for students of varied backgrounds and ability levels. The role involves delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that helps students achieve and exceed grade-level expectations. Teachers foster positive student relationships through the school’s core values and social-emotional learning; internalize, implement, and differentiate Vista curriculum; teach school-wide systems and procedures; and collaborate on curriculum planning, professional development, and school events. They communicate with students, families, and colleagues, review student data to address learning needs and support content mastery, and continually refine instruction using Vista’s teacher performance rubric. Teachers also participate in annual staff training. Vista College Prep describes its educational approach as blending excellence, joy, community, and transparency. It emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and seeks team members who share the life experiences of its students and families. The posted base salary range is $50,000–$65,000, with the possibility of up to $15,000 in additional annual compensation through the Teacher Career Pathway.
Requirements
- Demonstrated investment in Vista’s mission and educational model, and belief in the potential of all students to achieve.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for teaching academic content.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate a love of learning, positive school culture, and a focused learning environment for students of all backgrounds and ability levels.
- Implement rigorous, standards-aligned lessons to help students achieve and exceed grade-level expectations.
- Foster positive student relationships through Vista’s core values and social-emotional learning.
- Internalize, implement, and differentiate lesson plans in accordance with Vista’s curriculum.
- Teach and facilitate school-wide systems and procedures aligned with school culture.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events.
- Communicate with students, families, and colleagues, centering relationships in the work.
- Review student data to address learning needs and hold students accountable for content mastery.
- Continually refine instructional practices using Vista’s teacher performance rubric.
- Participate in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the school year.
Benefits
- Additional annual compensation of up to $15,000 through the Teacher Career Pathway.
- Professional development opportunities and formal recognition of impact.
- Healthcare plans for full-time staff, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with little to no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays.
- Confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and healthcare concierge service.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match.
- 8 days of PTO.
- Parental leave.
- 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays.
- Curricular materials, classroom supplies, and laptop computers for staff; 1:1 devices for students.
- Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
