Job Description
Elementary School Classroom Teachers
Position Summary: Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) seeks dynamic and passionate elementary school teachers to significantly impact their students' lives. The ideal candidates will create a warm and welcoming school culture driven by student achievement and are committed to setting high expectations and providing high levels of support to their students.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement VACS's curriculum and utilize consistent classroom routines and procedures.
- Develop rigorous, aligned instruction, lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments.
- Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use it to inform instruction.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
- Form and maintain relationships with students' families through phone calls, conferences, and visits
- Participate in ongoing professional development to continuously improve their practice.
- Provide individualized instruction and support to students through tutoring sessions and organize and lead an afterschool club or enrichment activity to promote students' academic and social-emotional growth.
Qualifications
- Ability to adjust instructional strategies to meet year-end goals
- Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
- A belief that all students should be held to high standards
- A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
- Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Must have or be working toward teacher certification
- Demonstrated expertise in the subject area
- Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting
- Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
- Established expertise, knowledge, and skills using technology to improve instruction
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge with Core Knowledge Sequence is preferred
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, sitting for long periods, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things near and far away, stooping, kneeling, delicate finger and hand manipulation using a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board, Smartboard, or projector.
Application Process
- Candidates should apply electronically by email at (see below) No paper applications will be accepted.
Compensation Package
- We offer a competitive compensation package that includes the following:
- The starting base salary ($60,000) is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Additional stipend for hard-to-fill positions (Math, Science, SPED, Tech).
- Tuition Reimbursement program for Continued education ($3000/Year).
- Pay increase for continued education (B, Masters, M) in a related field.
- Longevity Pay for every three years completed.
- Performance-based bonus programs ($7,500 based on a board policy) to award teachers' efforts.
- Reimbursement Incentive for Moving and Housing Expenses ($3000.00 one time based on a board policy).
- A School Sponsored Health Care Benefits Plan (100% of the Premium Paid by the School for the entire family).
- 403 (b) Plan for retirement with 5% School matching.
- Additional stipend for those willing to sponsor after-school clubs and enrichment programs.
- There is an additional stipend for those willing to work in Summer School, Extended School Year (ESY) for exceptional students, or Saturday School Programs.
- Ample resources for teachers to excel each school year.
- Voluntary benefits are offered by Aflac and Colonial Life.
- Paid paternity/maternity leave (details in the handbook).
- Days Paid Time Off (details in the handbook).
- Opportunities for professional growth and additional stipends.
- Outstanding benefits are detailed in the personnel handbook.
- To apply, please email a letter of interest, a current resume, three recent professional letters of reference, transcripts, PA certifications, and PA educator clearances to (see below)
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