Middle School Science Teacher - Signing Bonus Included

Vista College Prep • Phoenix, AZ

129d • $49,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

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
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree and ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

• Fostering positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning
• Internalizing, implementing, and differentiating lesson plans with fidelity to Vista’s curriculum and the goal of transformative impact on all students across our community
• Teaching and facilitating school-wide systems and procedures in alignment with our school culture
• Engaging in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events
• Communicating with students, families, and colleagues, centering on relationships as core to our work
• Reviewing student data to address learning needs and hold all students accountable for content mastery
• Continually refining instructional practices, guided by Vista’s teacher performance rubric
• Participating in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the coming school year

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year on top of base pay through our Teacher Career Pathway
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays
• Confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and 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
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree