Elementary Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Elementary Classroom Teacher (K–5)

Vision Academy Charter School, located in Delaware County, PA, seeks passionate and dynamic Elementary Classroom Teachers (K–5) to join our team and provide top-quality education for our students.

Whether you are beginning your teaching career or looking to embark on a new chapter, your dedication and experience will be highly valued, and your potential for growth and impact will be limitless. We are committed to nurturing your natural talents and providing training and support to help you become an incredibly effective teacher.

As a member of the Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) team, you will have the autonomy to make instructional decisions and will be held accountable for critical student outcomes. Our school offers a positive and professional workplace environment embedded in a warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming culture.

Qualifications

Genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success.

Ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven elementary classroom.

Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and continuous improvement.

A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence.

A strong sense of professional responsibility and accountability for student achievement.

Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.

Strong instructional skills driven by data and delivered through engaging and developmentally appropriate strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Develop rigorous and appropriate curriculum maps, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in collaboration with school leadership and curricular resources used at VACS.

Provide instruction in core elementary subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Collaborate with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use results to inform instruction.

Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student work, share best practices, and ensure mastery of standards.

Foster family engagement by building relationships and maintaining regular communication with parents and guardians.

Establish strong classroom routines and a positive learning environment that supports student growth and engagement.

Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree required, with a record of personal, professional, or academic achievement.

Teacher certification (Elementary Education) – completed or in process.

Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse communities.

Determination to drive student achievement and maintain high expectations for all learners.

Strong instructional skills in foundational literacy, numeracy, and elementary instruction.

Experience using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Base Salary:
$66,000, competitive and commensurate with experience.

Hard-to-Fill Positions Stipend:
Additional $2,000 for positions in Math, Science, SPED, and Tech.

Continued Education Incentives

$4,000 additional pay for obtaining a Master’s Degree in a related field.

$2,000 additional pay for Bachelor’s Degree + 15 Graduate Credit Hours.

$2,000 additional pay for Master’s Degree + 30 Graduate Credit Hours.

$3,000 annually for continuing education.

Longevity Pay:
$1,200 for every three years of service.

Performance-Based Bonuses:
Up to $7,500 to reward teaching excellence.

Health Care Benefits:
School-sponsored plan covering 100% of the premium for the entire family.

Retirement Plan:
403(b) with 5% school matching.

Extracurricular Stipends:
Additional stipends for sponsoring after-school clubs and enrichment programs.

Summer and Special Programs Stipend:
Additional stipends for working in Summer School, Extended School Year (ESY), and Saturday School programs.

Resources:
Ample resources are provided to teachers for annual success.

Voluntary Benefits:
Options offered by Aflac and Colonial Life.

Paid Parental Leave:
Detailed in the personnel handbook.

Paid Time Off:
Days and details provided in the personnel handbook.

Professional Growth Opportunities:
Opportunities for professional development with additional stipends.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Detailed in the personnel handbook.

Professional Growth & Development

Supportive leadership team.

Robust coaching cycles with clear goals, aligned feedback, modeling, and practice.

Funding for continued education and professional development.

Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.

Teacher leaders assist with instruction, classroom management, extracurricular programming, and fostering a multicultural and growth mindset school culture.

Our departmental leadership system recognizes teacher achievements with increased responsibilities and compensation.

Model

Small class sizes.

Student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1.

Classroom aides and intervention teachers for targeted instruction and student support.

Application

Please email your letter of interest, current resume, three professional reference letters, transcripts, PA certifications, and PA educator clearances to:

hr@vacharter.org

Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.