Why Join Team VCP:

Vista College Prep is a growing network of high-performing tuition-free public charter schools in historically underserved
communities of Phoenix. VCP was founded in 2013 with the belief that demographics do not determine destiny and that
all students deserve an excellent education.

Our organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting
lasting change, is one of VCP's greatest strengths, and that the full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when
we are an inclusive community.

What sets us apart? Our small class sizes, family engagement, rigorous curriculum, targeted professional development, and-
most of all-our mission-aligned team. VCP staff are committed to anti-racism and educational equity, more than ever as we
navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. VCP's joyful, urgent, intentional culture underscores all we do to make our schools a proof
point for what is possible for our growing community of students in Arizona. Join us!


Role Mission:

The Director of K-4 Literacy (DoL) will ensure that VCP continually improves our model for instructional excellence in regard to student outcomes, effectiveness of K-4 school-wide systems for literacy instruction, and strategic support of all K-4students and staff, in partnership with the Senior Director of Curriculum and elementary school principals. The Director of K-4 literacy will combine a capacity for systems-level and strategic thinking, deep literacy content and instructional knowledge, careful attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills in building relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders. The Director of K-4 Literacy will report to the Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction.



Your Impact:


• Serve as the content expert for literacy in in K-4, including guided reading, ELA, and phonics.
o Oversee the creation, development and revision of all K-4 literacy materials, including lesson plans, instructional plans, and scopes & sequences
o Develop K-4 instructional leaders through co-observation, live coaching and professional development.
o Support K-4 instructional leaders in planning and leading Intellectual Prep meetings related to K-4 Literacy.
o Lead monthly stepback meetings with the network SDCI, elementary school principals and K-4 instructional leaders;
• Deliver high quality training and professional development in support of literacy content development
o Plan and lead all network wide literacy PD for K-4 staff, and support campus teams in creating and leading data-based literacy PD;
o Be accountable for K-4 students' mastery of academic standards in literacy.
• Own the coordination and administration of all literacy assessments in VCP elementary schools. These Responsibilities include:
o Create or review all internal literacy assessments for grades K-4, including interim assessments, unit assessments and bi-weekly quizzes/progress monitoring, and ensure that all required assessments are accessible by teachers;
o Coordinate testing schedule for all internal assessments and for STEP testing
o Lead student achievement data analysis conversations to critically and strategically respond to the learning needs of students;
• Collaborate with the Network Support Team to ensure that schools are receiving necessary instructional supports and that priorities are being fully executed on each campus
o Build a strong organizational culture that is aligned with VCP Core Observable Behaviors and leadership traits and ensures that all schools are successful
o Problem-solve solutions to challenges common to all schools in network
o Support the execution of VCP's strategic plan and ensure key targets are met, facilitating additional professional development (i.e. sessions, 1:1s, experiences, etc) when necessary
• Develop K-4 Principal capacity to lead toward exceptional outcomes for students. These Responsibilities include:
o In collaboration with the SDCI and Director of Schools, support Principals in leading and overseeing high-quality literacy instruction for K-4 schools (curriculum and assessment);
o Conduct quarterly observational rounds with principals to develop vision of excellence related to literacy instruction
o Support Principals in ensuring that every student shows dramatic achievement gains in literacy and that all schools meet the ambitious performance goals set by Vista College Prep;
o Work with principals to set teacher professional development priorities for the year related to literacy and break them down to 5-6 week cycles (aligned to data and school needs);
• Develop literacy instructional knowledge and coaching capacity across K-4 Instructional Leaders, and support network wide professional development of instructional staff as a member of the network Curriculum and Instruction team. These Responsibilities include:
o Analyze and action plan with K-4 instructional leaders around student achievement data, observation and coaching data, and student behavior data
o Develop content professional development scope and sequence for K-4 literacy teachers and coaches;
o Lead network-wide K-4 literacy professional development, including summer training;
o Conduct co-observations and instructional rounds with K-4 instructional leaders to build vision of excellence and coaching capacity;
o Consult with the special education team to develop and implement effective literacy interventions for at-risk students;
o Help design outstanding site-based and network-wide professional development, including differentiated Summer Professional Development for new and returning staff
• Collaborate with the Network Support Team to ensure that schools are receiving necessary instructional supports and that priorities are being fully executed on each campus
o Support diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-racism priorities throughout the network, specifically as they relate to curriculum and instruction
o Build a strong organizational culture that is aligned with VCP Core Observable Behaviors and leadership traits and ensures that all schools are successful
o Problem-solve solutions to challenges common to all schools in network
o Support the execution of VCP's strategic plan and ensure key targets are met, facilitating additional professional development (i.e. sessions, 1:1s, experiences, etc) when necessary

Your Qualifications:


• Passionate commitment to the mission of Vista College Prep;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects and instructional coaching;
• Track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in current field;
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through;
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; Master's degree preferred;
• Minimum of four years leading or coaching leaders in urban public school setting preferred;
• Experience as a Principal, AP, or equivalent leadership role and/or at a high-performing charter school highly preferred ;
• Spanish proficiency or fluency preferred;
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.






Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits for
qualifying employees. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, relevant
and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Apply Today! Email a resume and cover letter to Bridget White at bwhite@vistacollegeprep.org or Ginger Colby at gcolby@vistacollegeprep.org . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon
as possible. For more information, please visit our website: www.vistacollegeprep.org .

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces
and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of
race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability
status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more
perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more
inclusive environment for all employees.