26-27 High School English Teacher

About the role

The VCP High School seeks a dedicated and passionate High School English teacher to join its collaborative and supportive team. The ideal candidate will embody the school's mission and vision, aligning with its commitment to student-centered education and rigorous academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Use state standards and curriculum to develop rigorous, objective-driven lessons aligned with school-provided curriculum maps.
• Collaborate with associate/co-teacher to maintain a collaborative co-teaching environment.
• Differentiate lessons 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 academic outcomes goals using data.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with student families, promptly returning phone calls and answering emails.
• Use restorative practices to build a positive classroom culture.
• Work with the Behavior Support team to address student emotional and mental well-being and needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
• Teaching License (or ability to obtain teaching license) in English or a related subject area.
• Experience with the No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model for student behavior management is helpful but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Eagerness and ability to receive and implement feedback from manager, coach, and/or peers.
• Able to build meaningful, positive relationships with all students.
• Punctuality and strong attendance record.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model for student behavior management.
• Proactive relationship-building with students.
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $52,500 for licensed applicants.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans (up to % match, immediately vested).
• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams.
• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonuses.
• 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.

Pay

$52,500 starting salary with an average 2% pay raise or more per year.

Schedule

Full-time position.