Position Summary: Valley Inquiry Charter School is seeking dedicated and innovative Elementary School Teachers to join our team in delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program to students in grades K-5. As a charter school committed to fostering inquiry-based learning and holistic development, we are looking for educators who are passionate about shaping young minds in a dynamic, supportive, and enriching environment.

Positions Available: This is a pool job positing to fill several openings across various grade levels.

Salary: Range is from $42,690-$76,800 and is dependent upon years of teaching experience, hours, certifications, and education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Implement the IB Primary Years Program curriculum, ensuring a coherent and progressive education experience that is inquiry-based and student-centered.
• Lesson Planning: Develop detailed lesson plans that meet the diverse learning needs of students and adhere to IB standards.
• Assessment: Conduct regular assessments of student performance, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instructional methods to meet individual student needs.
• Classroom Management: Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages active learning, problem-solving, and collaborative work among students.
• Parental Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their children’s progress and encourage parental involvement in school activities.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay current with IB educational practices.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and the school administration to enhance the educational program and develop school-wide educational strategies.
• Extra-curricular Activities: Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field. A Master’s degree or an advanced teaching qualification is preferred.
• Certification: Valid teaching certification. IB certification or training in the IB Primary Years Program is highly desirable.
• Experience: Previous teaching experience, especially in an IB or international education environment, is preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficient in classroom management and curriculum development. Ability to engage students in learning processes.
• Characteristics: Passionate about education and lifelong learning; innovative and able to integrate technology and new methods into the classroom; committed to the holistic development of students; and flexible and adaptive to changing educational demands.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,685.00 - $76,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97305 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person