Position:

Our Associate Teaching position is a tremendous opportunity for aspiring urban educators committed to closing the achievement gap. After a competitive application process, our Associate Teachers are placed on grade-level teams for a year-long (paid) apprenticeship in great teaching. Throughout the year, Associate Teachers participate in targeted professional development and co-planning sessions, slowly taking on more and more classroom responsibilities. Associate Teachers provide one-on-one tutoring; help with lesson planning and curriculum preparation; and ultimately lead their own classes and lessons. After a year of close mentorship and training, the majority of our Associate Teachers are ready to take on their own classroom as a full-time teacher.

Job Expectations:

-Implement school-wide procedures and routines to build a culture of high expectations

-Under the supervision and coaching of a mentor teacher, practice planning and teaching identified subject area classes to a whole group of students regularly 

-Tutor individual and small groups of students in various subject areas
-Participate actively in professional development and incorporate feedback into teaching and tutoring practices

-Participate in assigned duties such as leading lunch, community meetings, break room, substituting
-Cultivate positive relationships with colleagues, students,  parents and families
-Demonstrate a growth mindset for yourself and your scholars

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Shared dedication to Veritas Prep's philosophy and mission
• Excellent teamwork, communication and organization skills

• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels

• Strong commitment to do whatever it takes for all our students to be college-ready

• Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive culture of achievement

• Entrepreneurial spirit which embraces the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a high-performing organization

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.