Remote Kansas Fine Arts Teacher
About The Position
OpenEd is seeking a Kansas-certified Fine Arts teacher for a flexible, work-from-home opportunity. As a student-centered, online personalized education program, OpenEd partners with public school districts to offer tuition-free, flexible learning plans. This role emphasizes mentorship, flexibility, and personalized support, moving away from traditional classroom settings. Teachers will work directly with students and families to provide encouragement, accountability, and individualized support, collaborating with colleagues across the program. Assignments are based on student and program needs and may not always align directly with a teacher's specific endorsement. Teachers should expect regular synchronous work with students, ongoing communication with students and parents, and grading responsibilities.
Requirements
- Current teaching certification: Kansas, with a Fine Arts certification
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding that every child is unique and benefits from individualized learning
- Kind, organized, patient, and dependable communicator
- Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
- Confidence in the ability to learn various online tools, systems, and programs
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Access to a smartphone, high-speed internet, computer, and webcam
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in non-traditional educational programs
- Residency in Kansas preferred, but is not required
Responsibilities
- Review and grade student learning logs, providing timely, actionable feedback to support student progress
- Work synchronously with students in 1:1, small-group, or large-group settings
- Mentor and tutor students enrolled in assigned courses
- Create engaging lessons, activities, or learning opportunities
- Tailor resources and support to meet individual student needs
- Identify at-risk students and coordinate appropriate routes to intervention
- Communicate with parents to provide guidance and support
- Attend IEP meetings as needed and collaborate with relevant stakeholders
- Collaborate with other teachers to share expertise and support students across the program
- Contribute to the program by supporting a core group of assigned students while also taking on additional responsibilities across the program based on team and student needs
- Participate in a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on student success
Benefits
- Hourly pay starts at $25/hour (commensurate with qualifications)
- Orientation, self-guided training, and ongoing support will be provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
