Mission

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally. We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs.

Job Description

Vega Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the heart of all ELA classes is an emphasis on writing and discourse designed to give students the tools to be confident in the power of their own voice. Teachers are trained in a variety of research-based instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency. By the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college-preparatory focus of high school.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction

• Empower students to be their fullest selves by teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
• Guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess an author's purpose, write in a variety of genres, and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse. 
• Create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice.
• Guide students to choose books of interest independently, as they develop their own passions and interests as readers.

Data Analysis

• Meet weekly with the Middle Academy Principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in the classroom.

School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model the school’s core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the Middle Academy team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to use technology seamlessly.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions. 
• Initiative and strong work ethic. 
• Prior experience in an urban public school is preferred, but not required. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Valid CO license with in-field licensure preferred, but not required

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package. The salary range for this role is $58,000 - $90,000. Teachers who have an in-field status license receive a 1k bonus annually, and teachers with a CLDE endorsement or Special Education license receive a 1.5k bonus annually. 

Start Date

Employment will begin July 22, 2024.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.