Secondary ELA Teacher for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio (MOAO)

Miaplaza • Fully Remote, OH

43d • Remote

About The Position

Welcome to Miaplaza! Our vision is to elevate online learning by applying the most successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful! MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio is our newest offering for Ohio families looking for a flexible public school option. The school will serve grades 7-11 in its first year. The school aims to serve 250 students year one, with plans to grow to over 1,000 students by 2030. We're seeking a passionate and resourceful Secondary English Teacher to join our team with a start date of July 20, 2026. This is a fully remote, asynchronous teaching role that emphasizes student support, feedback, and mentorship rather than live instruction. Teachers at MOAO do not create lesson plans or deliver live classes; instead, they guide students through our self-paced curriculum, providing coaching, small-group tutoring/office hours, and in-depth feedback on summative assignments. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, all MOAO teachers also serve as Academic Advisors to a caseload of up to 30 students, building relationships and helping students meet their goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Secondary Education, or related field
• Ohio teaching certification or the ability to obtain it
• At least 3 years of full-time experience teaching high school English in the United States
• Professional experience supporting students in secondary education within the last 5 years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new platforms quickly, such as gradebooks, Google Classroom, curriculum platforms, and Google Workspace
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) responsible use of AI tools to increase efficiency in the education sector
• Currently living in Ohio, within 25 miles of Ohio, or willing to relocate to Ohio

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience
• Ability/willingness to attend some in-person field trips and activities in Ohio
• Licensure or experience in special education
• At least one year of full-time international teaching experience at the secondary level (considered if meeting other criteria)
• At least 2 years of full-time secondary teaching experience in the United States (if international experience is applicable)
• An advanced degree in teaching or education from a U.S. university (if international experience is applicable)
• The international school uses the IB curriculum (if international experience is applicable)

Responsibilities

• Efficiently evaluate students' assignments for various subjects, such as Middle School Language Arts and Reading Comprehension, English 1-4, Theater Arts, and Journalism, providing comprehensive feedback to aid their learning and development.
• Host weekly virtual group tutoring several times per week to clarify curriculum concepts, address questions, and offer additional support for English topics and assignments.
• Create and maintain a message board to provide resources for students who need additional support.
• Maintain a caseload of students for whom you will provide academic advising, including regular check-ins, and in some cases, targeted support plans.
• Identify struggling students and, together with the Academic Counselors, proactively provide tiered support solutions to enhance their academic performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for both parents and students in academic matters in your subject area, ensuring a constructive channel of communication.
• Actively participate in school initiatives and contribute to the creation and implementation of school-wide academic policies.
• Lead or contribute to an extracurricular club or activity that aligns with your expertise or passion.
• Uphold and contribute to our school's positive culture and values, both among the faculty and the student body.
• Be willing to speak up when things can be improved, and willing to step up when a need is identified or support is needed within the school community.
• All MOAO staff are considered mandated reporters and are required to respond to student safety and mental health concerns in accordance with the MOAO Crisis Response protocols. This includes participating in required training and, when appropriate, administering the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and following all documentation and escalation procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care
• FSA
• HSA
• Retirement plan with employer match
• All-purpose time off (PTO) for vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business
• 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter
• Accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour per every 15 hours worked
• Parental leave
• Free site memberships for the children in the employee's household
• Two additional memberships for other children in their lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level