Elementary School Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted course material in an online setting.

• Offer instruction, support, and guidance while overseeing the learning experience.

• Concentrate on students’ unique needs and track their progress through Stride K12’s learning management system.

• Collaborate closely with students and parents/learning coaches to further educational goals.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

• Tailor learning experiences and differentiate instruction based on student understanding.

• Enhance course material utilizing approved asynchronous and synchronous tools.

• Manage the grade book and make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators about concerns related to student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for significant standardized assessments.

• Build positive relationships with families and maintain communication with students and parents/learning coaches.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues.

• Travel as necessary for professional development, student assessments, and school events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Michigan Teaching Certification is mandatory.

• An elementary certificate is required.

• Must be a resident of Michigan.

• Bachelor's degree is necessary.

• An active state teaching license is required.

• Ability to pass the necessary background check.

• Capability to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Must maintain a professional home office that is free from distractions during work hours, usually from 9–5 or 8–4 as stipulated by the school.

• Experience working with the designated age group is preferred.

• Experience in supporting both adults and children with technology is preferred.

• Experience in teaching online/virtual or in-person is preferred.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms is preferred.

• Ability to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data for instructional decisions.

• Willingness to receive regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.

• Ability to adapt to change and ensure outstanding student outcomes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is preferred.

• Capability to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Opportunity for a virtual/work-from-home position.

• Face-to-face professional development opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment.