Middle School English Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Provide dynamic and interactive synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for middle school English students.

• Tailor learning and differentiate instruction according to student mastery.

• Enhance course materials using authorized synchronous and asynchronous tools.

• Manage the grade book and ensure the integrity of student academic work.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Track student performance and progress, informing administrators of any concerns.

• Prepare students for essential standardized tests.

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

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curriculum, instructional guidance, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting.

• Oversee student progress through Stride K12's learning management system.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active state teaching license.

• Valid state Department of Education Middle School (5-8) English Teaching Certification.

• If currently certified in another state, proof of New Mexico license application within 7 days of the start date and an approved New Mexico teaching license within 90 days of the start date.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

• Capability to work independently, generally 40+ hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a professional and distraction-free home office during working hours.

• Experience with the targeted age group.

• Background in supporting both adults and children with technology.

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

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Proficient in interpreting and generating numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

• Ability to utilize student data to inform instructional choices.

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

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

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

• Commitment to adhering to the school’s standard schedule, such as 9-5 or 8-4.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits.

• Retirement contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Remote/virtual work arrangement.

• Face-to-face professional development.