Adjunct English Teacher (TX, WI, MI, PA, OH) - Teaching Services
About The Position
The Adjunct English Teacher works remotely from a home office within the United States as part of Pearson's Teaching Services department. The role supports online instructional programs for students around the country and across the globe. Teachers manage instruction and communicate regularly with students to help them successfully complete their programs. The position requires providing synchronous and asynchronous instruction, grading and personalized feedback, monitoring student progress, and adapting curriculum to support student needs, including accommodations and differentiated instruction. Employees working from home must comply with company policies for home-office setup, privacy, technology, and equipment. The employee is responsible for providing a laptop, headset, second monitor, mouse, keyboard, and reliable high-speed internet.
Requirements
- Highly qualified; Secondary English certification is required, with state certification in TX, WI, MI, PA, or OH preferred but not required.
- Completion of a traditional teacher preparation program, not alternative certification, at an accredited college or university.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested.
- Ability to provide timely student feedback and grade assessments within required timeframes.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, task prioritization, self-direction, and creativity.
- Understanding of IEP/504 plans and how to implement them in a virtual setting.
- Strong technology skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Customer-focused approach and commitment to student achievement.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs or Google Apps.
Responsibilities
- Support the instructional program through synchronous and asynchronous web-conferencing sessions using Class Zoom.
- Complete grading and provide prompt, high-quality, personalized feedback on assignments.
- Communicate regularly with students and other teachers to update student pacing plans and schedules as needed.
- Use data to monitor assignment completion and facilitate interactions that encourage consistent student engagement with courses.
- Review curriculum and determine course modifications for students requiring accommodations through IEPs or 504 plans.
- Consult with team members and administrators to develop enrichment activities and lesson modifications that support understanding and success for struggling or at-risk students through differentiation.
- Develop general knowledge of the curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
- Communicate regularly with students using phone, chat, and WebMail.
- Follow policies protecting student well-being and personal information, including FERPA and Copyright & Fair Use laws.
- Keep student performance and participation information up to date by grading assessments promptly and logging student and parent contacts.
- Hold regular office hours for at least three hours per week.
- Use online communication tools to build relationships and promote student success with students, partner teachers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Foster a welcoming, warm, and supportive online community for students and families.
- Attend supervisor check-in meetings twice per month or as scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Ability to work from home on a regular basis, with work-from-anywhere flexibility within the United States.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
