Elementary Math Coach

Stride, Inc.•US - MI - Remote, MI

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Elementary Math Coach is a highly qualified, state-certified educator who delivers course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance; manages the learning process; and addresses students’ individual needs. The role monitors student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and works closely with students and parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home in a professional, distraction-free home office. This full-time role generally requires 40 or more hours per week, typically during a 9–5 or 8–4 schedule, or as defined by the school. The position is virtual, but requires occasional travel throughout the year for school functions, including face-to-face professional development and student testing. Travel is described as averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time. The position is with Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA), a Stride K12 partner school. MVCA’s mission is to provide students with an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. The position offers a base salary around $47,000, with eligibility for a performance bonus. Applicants must reside in Michigan and hold Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license; Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification is required.
Must reside in Michigan.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.
Belief in students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Ability to travel as required; travel is described as averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
Experience with online learning platforms.
Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use the data to guide instructional decisions.
Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide rich, engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
Personalize learning and differentiate instruction based on each student’s level of mastery.
Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.
Monitor student progress through the learning management system and maintain the grade book while ensuring student academic integrity.
Make student placement and promotion decisions and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families; communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches or parents in a timely manner.
Support learning coaches and parents with student curricular and instructional issues and basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, consistent with academy policies and procedures.
Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.
Maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, and maintain fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.