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 hr@vacharter.org. No paper applications will be accepted.

Compensation Package:

• 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 15, Masters, M 30) 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.

Vision Academy Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.vacharter.org

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Application Question(s):

• Are you allowed to work in the US?

License/Certification:

• PA Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Lansdowne, PA 19050 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Lansdowne, PA 19050: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person