Elementary Teacher

ASTEC Charter Schools is a growing, 22-year-old public charter school, located in Oklahoma City that serves a highly diverse population. Our brand new elementary opened in fall of 2020 and is currently enjoying a beautiful campus with around 325 preK-5th grade scholars.

ASTEC has high standards and is a teacher incubator, offering extensive training in all areas of instruction. Join this elite group of educators and become a part of a tradition of making a difference. We do not simply "warehouse" students. We strive to help every scholar succeed.

Applicants with more years of teaching and higher degrees receive a higher pay.

ASTEC pays its mastery/impact level teachers on average between $3,000 -$11,000 more than the state minimum salaries.

ASTEC is in search of professionals and interested teachers to join our team to help build a strong culture of excellence. Candidate must be professional, dedicated, understand pedagogy, have a good command of technology, be organized and willing to work with a team of faculty, administrators and our exceptional scholars. Applicants with experience teaching elementary aged students, as well as those with a willingness to be a positive member of a team, and one that is committed to helping ASTEC build a culture of continuously striving for excellence.

ASTEC values teachers and administrators and have a commitment to their continued growth as professionals through weekly professional development sessions and regular coaching. ASTEC elementary scholars are dismissed at 1:00 pm every Monday to allow teachers and administrators to learn in group and team professional development sessions or Professional Learning Community meetings.

Benefits include paid medical insurance for the employee, up to 5% match in a 401(k) from day one, paid leave and liability insurance. Offered at the employee's expense include various family insurance options and a cafeteria plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a closely related field (Proof of transcript will be required)
• Good understanding of technology utilized in today's classrooms (Google Classroom/spreadsheet, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Be able to pass a background check with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
• Must have received your COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting.
• Early Childhood education experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Hold an active Oklahoma Teacher Certification with am elementary education endorsement or related subject;
• Prior experience as a teacher, tutor, or school employee;
• An advanced degree or other relative real-world experience in related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000