Middle School ELA Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver tailored course content for 6th grade ELA in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance while overseeing the learning process.

• Concentrate on the individual needs of students and customize their learning experiences.

• Monitor student progress using Stride K12’s learning management system.

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

• Facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

• Differentiate instruction based on students' mastery levels.

• Enhance course content with approved synchronous and asynchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators of any concerns related to student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Establish and nurture positive relationships with families.

• Communicate with and promptly respond to students and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Travel approximately once a month and/or 20% of the time for professional development, student testing, and other school obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• North Carolina Middle School ELA Teaching Certification or an Elementary K-6 certification.

• Out-of-state candidates must possess a North Carolina teaching certification.

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• Active state teaching license is necessary.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

• Position is available to residents in North Carolina or border states within a 30-mile radius.

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

• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during work hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.

• Experience working with the specified age group is preferred.

• Experience assisting adults and children with technology is advantageous.

• Previous experience teaching online/virtually and/or in traditional settings is desirable.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms is preferred.

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

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Primarily work from home.

• Virtual position.

• Face-to-face professional development opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Required travel is compensated as part of the employment compensation package.