Teacher Middle Academy Science Teacher
Job Description
Instruction
- Lead engaging, data-driven instruction in subject area.
- Prepare rigorous lessons that meet state standards for subject area.
- Track and analyze student data to identify student learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals for student progress.
- Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, the English Language Development Director and the Special Education team to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner.
Culture
- Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning.
- Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students.
- Develop the necessary analytical, social-emotional, and academic skills so that students can effectively navigate their social conditions and mainstream culture in order to become agents of social transformation.
- Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Develop meaningful relationships with families to ensure that they can be active advocates and supports for their students’ learning.
- Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.
Development
- Participate in Vega Collegiate Academy’s Summer Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year.
- Attend and actively engage in weekly data meetings
- Actively engage in regular instructional coaching meetings and content-based department meetings; self-advocate for specific needs in coaching or development as desired.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Experience in urban education setting
Benefits
Salary based on experience.
Vega Collegiate Academy is a high-performing urban charter school in Aurora, Colorado. We believe that within a structured and joyful school community, and with an absolute focus on academic achievement, we will prepare K to 8 students for success in college and a life of opportunity. In 2018, Vega was #1 for math growth and #4 for reading growth in the state of Colorado. We proudly serve primarily students from low-income backgrounds who represent 13 different home languages.
We offer a generous compensation package that surpasses our local district and equip staff with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and necessary classroom supplies.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
