Spanish Teacher for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio (MOAO)

Miaplaza • Fully Remote, OH

1d • $27 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

Miaplaza is hiring a Spanish Teacher for MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio (MOAO), a fully remote, asynchronous teaching role serving students in grades 7–11. The teacher supports students working through a self-paced curriculum; the role does not involve creating lesson plans or delivering live classes. Instead, it emphasizes assignment feedback, coaching, small-group tutoring and office hours, and mentorship. Teachers also serve as Academic Advisors to a caseload of up to 30 students, building relationships and helping students meet their goals.

The position requires 40 hours of availability each week year-round. Teachers should generally be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, with some flexibility to work outside school hours to accommodate appointments and schedule changes. The role is open to candidates currently living in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania.

MOAO staff are mandated reporters and must respond to student safety and mental health concerns under the school’s Crisis Response protocols. This includes required training and, when appropriate, administering the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and following documentation and escalation procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Secondary Education, or a related field.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• 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 and able to learn 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 education.
• Currently living in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania.
• For candidates with at least 1 year of full-time international secondary teaching experience: at least 2 years of full-time secondary teaching experience in the United States, an advanced degree in teaching or education from a U.S. university, and experience at an international school using the IB curriculum.
• Availability for 40 hours per week on a year-round basis, generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching experience.
• Ability or willingness to attend some in-person field trips and activities in Ohio.
• Special education licensure or experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assignments across Spanish levels and provide comprehensive feedback to support student learning and development.
• Host virtual group tutoring and office hours several times per week to clarify curriculum concepts, answer questions, and provide support with Spanish topics and assignments.
• Create and maintain a message board with resources for students who need additional support.
• Advise a caseload of students, including conducting regular check-ins and, when appropriate, creating targeted support plans.
• Identify struggling students and work with Academic Counselors to provide tiered support.
• Serve as the primary academic contact for parents and students in the subject area.
• 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 aligned with the teacher’s expertise or interests.
• Contribute to a positive school culture among faculty and students.
• Raise opportunities for improvement and step up when needs or support gaps arise.
• Complete mandated-reporter training and respond to student safety and mental health concerns according to MOAO Crisis Response protocols, including appropriate assessment, documentation, and escalation procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including specialty care options such as fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible, all-purpose paid time off (PTO) combining vacation and paid sick leave; full-time employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accrue additional PTO at 1 hour per 15 hours worked, approximately 138 hours per year on average.
• Parental leave.
• Free site memberships for children in each employee’s household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 per week.

What This Job Offers

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