Pennsylvania Reap Lansdowne , PA 19050
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description:
Job Description:
Spanish Teachers
Position Summary
Vision Academy Charter School seeks dynamic and passionate elementary school teachers to make a huge impact in their students' lives. Vision Academy Charter School teachers work to create a warm and welcoming school culture driven by student achievement and are committed to outrageously high expectations and high support for students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement Vision's curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments
Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
Form and maintain relationships with students' families, including phone calls, conferences, and visits.
Participate in ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
Tutor students on an individual basis and sponsor an afterschool club.
Qualifications
Ability to adjust instructional strategies to reach 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 towards 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
Documented experience, knowledge, skills using technology to improve instruction
Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation using a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board, Smartboard, or projector.
Application Process
Candidates should apply electronically by email. No paper applications will be accepted.
Vision Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information, please visit www.vacharter.org
Compensation Package
Starting base salary ($60,000) is competitive and commensurate with experience
A School Sponsored Health Care Benefits Plan (100% of the Premium Paid by School for the entire family)
403 (b) Plan for retirement with 5% School matching.
A performance-based retention pay program (up to $7500) to award teachers' efforts.
Pay increase for continued education ($3000 additional pay for a Master's Degree in a related field).
Additional stipend for those who are willing to sponsor afterschool clubs and enrichment programs.
Additional stipend for those who are willing to work in Summer School, ESY, and Saturday School Programs
Ample resources for teachers to excel each school year.
Voluntary benefits offered by Aflac and Colonial Life
Paid paternity/maternity leave (2 Weeks)
Days Paid Time off as detailed in the personnel handbook
Vision Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. It is Vision Academy Charter School's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
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