Elementary Teacher, Grade 5

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

📋 Description

• Instruct and assist Grade 5 students within a K12-powered virtual classroom environment.

• Develop engaging and supportive online educational experiences.

• Oversee daily teaching, student interactions, and classroom duties.

• Provide enriching synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

• Tailor education and differentiate instruction based on individual student mastery.

• Enhance course materials using suitable asynchronous and synchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.

• Track student progress via Stride K12’s learning management system.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators of any concerns regarding student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Build and sustain positive relationships with families.

• Communicate promptly with students and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Travel for in-person professional development, student testing, and other school obligations.

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to leverage student data for instructional planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Must possess an active state teaching license.

• Certification/license for Elementary (Grades K-6) is necessary.

• Must be a resident of Oregon.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

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

• Capability to maintain a distraction-free professional home office during work hours.

• Willingness to adhere to the school’s defined schedule, usually 9-5 or 8-4.

• Experience working with the targeted age group is preferred.

• Experience assisting adults and children in utilizing technology is desired.

• Background in teaching within an online/virtual or brick-and-mortar setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms is desirable.

• Ability to analyze and create numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data to inform instructional decisions is preferred.

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

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and educational platforms.

• Commitment to maintaining teacher certification/professional development hours and proficiency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may qualify for a bonus.

• Health benefits offered.

• Contributions towards retirement plans.

• Paid time off available.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for disabilities.

• Opportunities for professional development through in-person training.