POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: High School Building Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Assistant Principal of Instruction

Location: STRIVE Prep RISE High School (Denver, CO)

Salary: $50,000-$69,000 based on years of experience and education. This role is eligible for a $2,000 addition to base salary for passing a language proficiency test for an approved language as well as a relocation bonus. You can see an estimate of your salary offer by visiting the calculator on our website.

Status: Full-time, exempt, in-person position

Start Date: Immediate

STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here.

We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma and 1 Year Substitute Authorization. Learn more here!
• High expectations for teachers and students
• Solutions-oriented, flexible, team player mentality
• A strong knowledge of second language acquisition strategies
• Asset-based mindset for working with Multi-Language Learners
• Flexibility in the day to day function of the job and willingness to move between campuses

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching, substitute teaching, and/or childcare (ages 5-16) experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Spanish language skills
• Co-teaching experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction:

• Daily assignments will be designated at either STRIVE Prep Kepner or STRIVE Prep Lake campuses.
• Analyze student assessment data and determine the next steps.
• Build and revise the curriculum to best meet the needs of students.
• Provide fair, accurate, and constructive feedback to students on their progress.
• Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum specialists, and the special education team to ensure that instruction is always meeting the needs of all learners.

Culture:

• Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful and welcoming classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress.
• Provide supervision of students during both lunch and recess activities.

Development:

• Participate in STRIVE Prep's Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade level meetings. Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here!

TOTAL REWARDS

Employee retention is a top priority at STRIVE Prep. Therefore we offer competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by STRIVE Prep.
• Recognition for Years of Service: All STRIVE Prep employees will receive an additional $3,000 in their base salary after the 3rd year, 5th year, and 7th year of service at STRIVE Prep.
• Celebrated for Multilingual Abilities: We value our multilingual staff and the impact they have on our students and community. Therefore, staff that speak a language spoken by our families are eligible to receive an additional $2,000 to their base salary.
• Time Off To Refresh: Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.
• • Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO
  • All employees receive 2 floating religious holidays
  • All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position
• Community: Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth. Join one of our Affinity Groups to build connections with staff across the network who share common identities.
• Career Support: Access to our Talent Team to support internal movement. We want you to grow your career at STRIVE!
• Family & Well Being Focus: Parental and medical leave of 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks.
• Mental Health Assistance: We value the wellness of our students and staff. That’s why we offer access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program with Optum.
• Resources and Development For Success: Equipment provided: laptop, Weekly coaching sessions
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• For more information, you can view our compensation and benefits FAQ here.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.

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