Middle School Math Teacher

Why Vista?

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Your Impact:

Vista Teachers cultivate a love for learning, positive school culture, and a focused learning environment for students of all backgrounds and ability levels, while implementing rigorous, standards-aligned lessons to help students achieve and exceed grade-level expectations. Your impact includes:

• Fostering positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning
• Internalizing, implementing, and differentiating lesson plans with fidelity to Vista's curriculum and the goal of transformative impact on all students across our community
• Teaching and facilitating school-wide systems and procedures in alignment with our school culture
• Engaging in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events
• Communicating with students, families, and colleagues, centering on relationships as core to our work
• Reviewing student data to address learning needs and hold all students accountable for content mastery
• Continually refining instructional practices, guided by Vista's teacher performance rubric
• Participating in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the coming school year

Your Compensation:

In recognition of our team members' impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• STEM positions qualify for a $2,000 signing bonus
• Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year on top of base pay through our Teacher Career Pathway, plus professional development opportunities and formal recognition of your impact
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at little to no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
• 8 days of PTO, parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays built in strategically to support the sustainability of our work
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

• Investment in Vista's mission, educational model, and belief in the potential of all students to achieve
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for teaching academic content
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree and ability to obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card