Elementary Lead Teacher (4th Grade Math)

Elementary School Lead Teacher (4th Grade Math)

Reports to VCP Elementary 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 Elementary 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 interest in a licensure program)
• Willingness to build and maintain a cooperative relationship with a co-teacher
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• 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

• Use the state standards and curriculum to internalize rigorous, objective-driven, lessons aligned with school-provided curriculum maps.
• Differentiate 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.
• Present academic content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners
• Communicate frequently and effectively with student families; promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Uses restorative practices to build positive classroom culture
• Works with the Behavior Support team to address student emotional and mental well being and needs.

APPLY NOW!

We will only consider applications that include the following:

Current resume (e-mail address included)

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.