Middle School ELA Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Delivers dynamic and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.

• Dedicated to personalizing education for each student.

• Holds a strong belief in every student's potential to succeed and achieve high standards.

• Adapts instruction according to individual levels of mastery.

• Enhances course materials in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under the direction of the principal and coach.

• Maintains an accurate grade book to uphold student academic integrity, makes decisions regarding student placement and promotion, and notifies administrators about concerns related to student performance and progress.

• Prepares students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Recognizes the importance of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families, and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents promptly.

• Assists learning coaches/parents with student curriculum and instructional matters, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom setting, in accordance with academy policies and procedures.

• Travels as necessary (on average once a month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for in-person professional development, student assessments, and as required by the school.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree AND

• Active state teaching license AND

• Capability to pass the necessary background check.

• Experience working with the specified age group.

• Experience assisting adults and children in utilizing technology.

• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) setting and/or in a traditional classroom environment.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Ability to collaborate with fellow teachers to interpret and generate numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data, using it to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.

• Adaptable to change to ensure optimal student outcomes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Committed to maintaining teacher certification/professional development hours and staying fluent in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance bonus.