2025 - 26 Middle Academy Math Teacher

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

Middle Academy Math teachers work in grade-level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college-preparatory focus of high school.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction 

• Teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more!
• Use Eureka-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities.
• Motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them.
• Use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students.

Data Analysis

• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

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. 
• Prior experience in an urban, public school preferred but not required. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Valid CO teaching license preferred but not required.
  
  

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package.   The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $90,000.

Start Date

Vega Collegiate Academy staff will begin training and orientation in the summer of 2025.

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. 

Salary : $52,000 - $90,000