Campus Substitute Teacher

Starting salary: $42,000 annually

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!

Role Mission:

Substitute Teachers provide instruction to students based on detailed lesson plans and structured classroom routines in the event of teacher absence. In this role, you will receive individualized coaching, opportunities to observe highly skilled teachers, and continual teaching opportunities across subject areas. Substitute Teaching roles are available for our K-4th grade elementary schools and 5th-8th grade middle school.

Your Impact:

• Build positive relationships with students grounded in respect, enthusiasm, achievement, courage, hard work and self-determination through structured social-emotional learning;
• Implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans targeted with an end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations;
• Teach and maintain school-wide systems, rules and consequences, and rewards;
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions as assigned;
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and colleagues.

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

• 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

Your Qualifications:

• Belief in the Vista College Prep mission and educational model;
• Enthusiasm for teaching academic content;
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills;
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Substitute License not required

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.