Job Responsibilities

• Embody Vega Collegiate Academy’s mission, vision, and RISE with PRIDE values.
• Participate in an annual four-week Summer Institute for staff orientation and training.
• Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families on academics and behavior.
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and the Executive Director to respond to students’ needs.
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in instructional practices.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of urban teaching preferred.
• Colorado State teacher license/certification preferred.
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who uses structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of students with different learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levels, in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Basic understanding of data analysis.