Middle School Teacher
About The Position
Vista College Prep empowers children through access to a high-quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. Vista’s approach blends excellence, joy, community, and transparency, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Vista Teachers cultivate a love of learning, positive school culture, and a focused learning environment for students of varied backgrounds and ability levels. They implement rigorous, standards-aligned lessons to help students achieve and exceed grade-level expectations. The role includes building positive student relationships, implementing and differentiating Vista curriculum, supporting school-wide systems, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with families, reviewing student data, and refining instruction. Teachers also participate in annual staff training. This is a full-time position at VCP MetroNorth Middle in Phoenix, Arizona. The listed salary range is $50,000–$65,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Foster positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning.
- Internalize, implement, and differentiate lesson plans with fidelity to Vista’s curriculum and the goal of transformative impact for 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 guided by Vista’s teacher performance rubric.
- Participate in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the coming school year.
Benefits
- STEM positions qualify for a $2,000 signing bonus.
- Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year through the Teacher Career Pathway, plus professional development opportunities and formal recognition.
- Healthcare plans for full-time staff, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at little to no cost in monthly premiums.
- Confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service.
- 401(k) retirement benefits through John Hancock 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
