Lead Elementary Teacher (4th Grade Math)

26/27 Lead Elementary School Teacher

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

Teaching License (or ability to obtain teaching license) in related subject area OR enrolled in an accredited Transition to Teaching program

1-3 years experience working with students/children

Knowledge of No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model for student behavior management helpful, but not required

Ability to be punctual and have a strong attendance record

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH

Work collaboratively as a co-teacher, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.

Use the state standards and curriculum to internalize rigorous, objective-driven, lessons aligned with school-provided curriculum maps; upload lesson internalization plans weekly

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.

Build meaningful, positive relationships with all students

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.