Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 5 & 6)

Why Vista? Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing 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, cultivating an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading. Salary Range: $49,000 – $65,000. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We especially attract and develop individuals who share the life experiences of our students, grounding our work in their realities. Your Impact Vista teachers cultivate a love for learning, a 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. 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 Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level Additional compensation 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 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 401(k) 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 Qualifications 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 Vista College Prep is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vista College Prep