26-27 Middle School Lead Teacher - Science (ICP)

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare options

Retirement plan match

PD bonuses

Loan forgiveness program

Verizon cell phone plan

YMCA membership discount

Cultural stipend

Retail stipend

Gym/Wellness stipend

On-site daycare

Job summary

Victory College Prep is seeking a Middle School Lead Teacher to join our diverse, urban program in Indianapolis. The role emphasizes co-teaching, standards-based instruction, and engaging strategies to reach all learners.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license, with comfort using classroom technology and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. The network offers a competitive salary starting at $52,500, comprehensive benefits, and various staff stipends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Teaching License (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to collaborate with a co-teacher
• Comfort with using technology in the classroom
• Desire to work in an innovative urban education program
• Ability to lead a classroom with an age-appropriate curriculum

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a co-teacher and maintain effective working relationships.
• Use state standards and curriculum maps; upload weekly lesson plans.
• Present academic content using diverse instructional strategies.
• Differentiate lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Implement routines and structure to maximize instructional time.
• Regularly assess and track student progress toward ambitious goals.
• Use data to reflect on instructional effectiveness and improve practice.
• Receive and implement feedback from manager, coach, or peers.
• Build positive relationships with all students.
• Apply restorative practices to foster a positive classroom culture.

Skills

Co-teaching collaboration

Technology in the classroom

Urban education experience

Curriculum differentiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Middle School Lead Teacher

Reports to VCP Middle School Principal

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

The Victory College Prep School Network is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care.

The VCP Middle School emphasizes a student-centered philosophy supported by rigorous advisory programming and the region's most ambitious student internship program.

We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members' ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom.

Our network benefits include:

• Competitive salary (starting at $52,500 for licensed applicants) with an average 2% pay raise or more per year
• Competitive healthcare options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)
• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams
• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus
• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers
• Verizon cell phone plan
• YMCA health club membership discount
• Cultural stipend for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children's Museum, Newfields, etc.)
• Big box retail stipend
• Gym/Wellness stipend
• On-site daycare for staff

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

The best candidates for this position will embody the values and beliefs at the heart of the VCP mission and vision.

They will also meet the following qualifications and possess these preferred skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Teaching License (or ability and absolute willingness to obtain a teaching license)
• Willingness to build and maintain a cooperative relationship with a co-teacher
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program
• Ability to lead a classroom using an age appropriate curriculum

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Work collaboratively as a co-teacher, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Use the state standards and curriculum to internalize rigorous, objective-driven, lessons aligned with school-provided curriculum maps; upload lesson internalization plans weekly
• Present academic content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners
• Differentiate lessons for individual students based on their unique learning needs
• Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time
• Regularly assess and track student performance towards ambitious student academic outcomes goals
• Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and teaching practice
• Receive and implement feedback from manager, coach, and/or peers
• Build meaningful, positive relationships with all students
• Use restorative practices to build positive classroom culture

Victory College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.