Elementary School Teacher Grades (K-4)

Vista College Prep; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401k with employer match

PTO, parental leave, 27 paid holidays

Laptop + 1:1 devices for students

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Vista College Prep is hiring and values a supportive, diverse teaching team dedicated to student success. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role as we empower students with high-quality education and growth opportunities.

Join our community where collaboration, professional development, and leadership growth are encouraged to advance both educators and learners throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for teaching academic content.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning.
• Adapt and differentiate lesson plans to Vista’s curriculum for transformative impact.
• Teach and facilitate school-wide systems and procedures aligned with school culture.
• Engage in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events.
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues, centering relationships.
• Review student data to address learning needs and ensure content mastery.
• Refine instructional practices guided by the teacher performance rubric.
• Participate in annual staff training to strengthen community and prep for the year.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Why Vista? Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

Salary Range: $49,000 - $65,000 Salary

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Your Impact

• Fostering positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning
• Internalizing, implementing, and differentiating lesson plans with fidelity to Vista’s curriculum and the goal of transformative impact on all students across our community
• Teaching and facilitating school-wide systems and procedures in alignment with our school culture
• Engaging in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events
• Communicating with students, families, and colleagues, centering on relationships as core to our work
• Reviewing student data to address learning needs and hold all students accountable for content mastery
• Continually refining instructional practices, guided by Vista’s teacher performance rubric
• Participating in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the coming school year

Your Compensation

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year on top of base pay through our Teacher Career Pathway, plus professional development opportunities and formal recognition of your impact
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at little to no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
• 8 days of PTO, parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays built in strategically to support the sustainability of our work
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Qualifications

• Investment in Vista’s mission, educational model, and belief in the potential of all students to achieve
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for teaching academic content
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree and ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.