Middle School History Teacher

Vista College Prep • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $48,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Vista College Prep seeks a Middle School History Teacher to help students of all backgrounds and ability levels develop a love of learning and achieve or exceed grade-level expectations. Teachers implement rigorous, standards-aligned lessons, foster a positive school culture, and create a focused learning environment. Vista emphasizes excellence, joy, community, transparency, and an inclusive team culture grounded in the experiences of its students and families.

The role includes building positive relationships with students, implementing and differentiating Vista curriculum, teaching school-wide systems and procedures, collaborating on curriculum and professional development, communicating with students, families, and colleagues, reviewing student data, and continually refining instructional practice. Teachers also participate in annual staff training to prepare for the school year.

The advertised salary range is $49,000–$65,000. Vista also offers eligible staff a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, professional development, and opportunities for leadership and advancement.

Requirements

• Investment in Vista’s mission, 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

• Foster positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning.
• Internalize, implement, and differentiate lesson plans in accordance with Vista’s curriculum and its goal of transformative impact on students.
• Teach and facilitate school-wide systems and procedures in alignment with school culture.
• Engage 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 build community and prepare for the coming school year.

Benefits

• Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year through the Teacher Career Pathway, in addition to base salary.
• Professional development opportunities and formal recognition of impact.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans for full-time staff, with no-cost monthly premiums and $0 copays.
• Confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match.
• 8 days of PTO, parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays.
• Curricular materials, professional development, classroom supplies, staff laptop computers, and 1:1 student devices.
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level