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

Miaplaza

3d • $27 - $30 • 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 Spanish Teacher to join our team with a start date of July 6, 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 Spanish, 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 Spanish 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience (nice to have but not required!)
• Ability/willingness to attend some in-person field trips and activities in Ohio
• Licensure or experience in special education

Responsibilities

• Grading and Feedback: Efficiently evaluate students' assignments for various Spanish levels providing comprehensive feedback to aid their learning and development.
• Office Hours/Group Tutoring: Host weekly virtual group tutoring several times per week to clarify curriculum concepts, address questions, and offer additional support for Spanish topics and assignments.
• Message Board: Create and maintain a message board to provide resources for students who need additional support.
• Academic Advising: Maintain a caseload of students for whom you will provide academic advising, including regular check-ins, and in some cases, targeted support plans.
• Tiered Support: Identify struggling students and, together with the Academic Counselors, proactively provide tiered support solutions to enhance their academic performance.
• Parental and Student Communication: 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.
• School Community Engagement: 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.
• Positive Culture Building: Uphold and contribute to our school's positive culture and values, both among the faculty and the student body.
• Ownership: 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
• All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy. Eligible employees can use PTO for all kinds of absences including: vacation, holidays, illness, injury, family leave, and other personal business. Full-time Employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour per every 15 hours worked. Annually, this amounts to approximately 138 hours per year or 17 eight-hour days on average.
• Parental leave, and other perks and benefits are also available.
• All employees receive free site memberships for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.

What This Job Offers

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