K-8 Teacher at Aspire Charter Academy (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies • Gary, IN

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About The Position

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students
every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Aspire Academy:

Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.

Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state
tests.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and
resources.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.

Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ready to Place Teacher (RPT) is a great way to bring your passion for being a
teacher to our school! We are looking to pro-actively hire talented teachers
for the upcoming school year before classroom openings become available. As
the school starts to map out the classroom schedule for the upcoming school
year, RPTs will be assigned a specific classroom and will work with their
school leadership and other teachers in the same grade level to best prepare
for the school year.

Requirements

• Hold a valid teacher license or meet alternative requirements. NHA will support you through your alternative certification journey.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to assume responsibility of a classroom teacher when a vacancy becomes available
• Create a classroom environment that is engaging and conducive to learning.
• Leverage a curriculum proven to drive the academic success of students. A set of curricular resources are there for you to take and implement in your classroom based on the needs of students.
• Analyze and use student data to inform your teaching.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with fellow teachers and support staff to meet the goals and individual needs of each student.

Benefits

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed