Elementary Teacher - Coastal Connections Academy

Connections Academy

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About The Position

The Elementary Teacher at Coastal Connections Academy will work from home in Florida, managing instructional programs for students virtually. This role involves regular communication with students, parents, and learning coaches to ensure successful completion of educational programs, utilizing various curriculum tools and technology.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary in Florida
• Must currently hold a Professional level Florida certificate
• ESOL endorsement or certification required
• Reading endorsement or certification preferred
• Gifted endorsement or certification preferred
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Nice To Haves

• Reading endorsement or certification
• Gifted endorsement or certification

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules.
• Score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts.
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs.
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students.
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a 'school community'.
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed