Student Teacher​/Student Intern​/Practicum Student

Job Details

Job Location:

VCP Metro North Elementary - Phoenix, AZ 85029
Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Vista College Prep welcomes inquiries regarding Student Teaching and Internship opportunities across all grade levels and content areas. Our team will do our best to identify an opportunity matching the applicant's request at one of our five campuses, and work with the applicant to outline a suitable arrangement in compliance with the requirements of their University and Degree Program.

If selected to interview, applicant may be required to provide a letter of recommendation from an Academic Advisor, Professor, or Degree Program Coordinator to verify eligibility.

The Student Teacher or Teaching Intern is responsible for supporting matters that directly relate to academic instruction. In this role, you will work either independently as a classroom Lead Teacher or alongside a current Vista Teacher, with the coaching and support of a designated mentor to execute and reinforce VCP’s processes, procedures, and mission inside the classroom.

• Fostering positive student relationships through core values and social-emotional learning
• Internalizing, implementing, and differentiating lesson plans with fidelity to Vista’s curriculum and the goal of transformative impact on all students across our community
• Teaching and facilitating school-wide systems and procedures in alignment with our school culture
• Engaging in collaborative curriculum planning, professional development, and school events
• Communicating with students, families, and colleagues, centering on relationships as core to our work
• Reviewing student data to address learning needs and hold all students accountable for content mastery
• Continually refining instructional practices, guided by Vista’s teacher performance rubric
• Participating in annual staff training to connect as a community and prepare for the coming school year

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Additional compensation of up to $15,000 per year on top of base pay through our Teacher Career Pathway, plus professional development opportunities and formal recognition of your impact
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at 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

• Assist teachers in the classroom, supporting student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff on planning and implementing lesson plans and activities.
• Support individual or small groups of students with academic assistance.
• Participate in school-wide events, meetings, and professional development as appropriate.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing materials and data entry.
• Engage in mentorship and training opportunities with experienced educators.

• Complete the minimum hours required by your degree program during the semester.
• Exact schedule will be coordinated to meet both academic and program requirements.
• Advocate for your education – communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with your mentor teacher and/or campus leaders about what you would like to see/experience during your time at Vista, as well as any additional components that you are responsible for completing in order to fulfill your practicum requirements.

• Hands-on experience in an educational setting,…