Vega Collegiate Academy Hiring for – Teacher Apprentice at Denver, CO Full Time

Mission

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally. We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs.

Job Description

The Elementary Academy Teacher Apprentice position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals to contribute in the field of education and to support the mission critical work of teaching students. In addition to providing instruction themselves, Teacher Apprentices will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter school. Teacher Apprentices will both lead and support tutoring, grading, data analysis, and instruction.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading, under the direction of the classroom teacher, the instruction, tutoring, or teaching of students.
• Support the classroom teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities;
• Teach small groups of students;
• Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support;
• Observe Lead Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.
• Serving as a substitute teacher upon request

As appropriate, perform all duties expected of staff, including but not limited to:

• Participating in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips;
• Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of students;
• Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool;
• Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
• Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use technology seamlessly.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions.
• Initiative and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge and skill in providing effective teaching, tutoring and instruction to students.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package. The salary range for this role is $35,000 – $65,000. Employees with 1-3 years experience at Vega are eligible for a 5k annual bonus. Employees with 4+ years of experience at Vega are eligible for a 10k annual bonus.

Start Date

Employment may begin immediately upon hiring.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.