Teacher, Distance Learning Elementary- Art (Part-time) (EOY) (SY 2026-2027)

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

19h•Remote

About The Position

The distance learning teacher plans, designs, implements, and assesses an appropriate instructional program in an elementary level distance learning environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all instructional levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher designs learning experiences, creates, and reinforces classroom expectations, develops assessments, monitors student progress, and communicates regularly with parents on student progress. At the elementary level, the teacher may be assigned to teach students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers are expected to promote an environment that is challenging, equitable, empowering, and developmentally responsive. The teacher helps build on elementary level fundamentals and prepares students through a variety of curriculum pathways available. The teacher motivates students by creating learning experiences that are authentic, engaging, rigorous and relevant. This position is eligible for remote work, but also may require in-person attendance at job-related meetings, training sessions, and conferences, as requested by the employee's supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement to teach in Art
Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs in a distance learning environment
Skilled in the use of multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, excellent human relations skills
Excels in the distance learning environment as a teacher and collaborator

Responsibilities

Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, and effective distance learning strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials.
Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using a variety of resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.
Personalized instruction based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities.
Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
Analyzes assessment data to refine teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices.
Continually communicates with students and parents/guardians to keep them informed of the students' progress in meeting instructional objectives.
Engages and manages the behavior of online learners in an instructional setting to ensure the online environment is conducive to learning.
Plans instructional activities with other professional staff, both program- and non-program-based, to maximize learning opportunities.
Supports colleagues, students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote student learning and student mastery of content and competencies.
May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
Participates actively in the program’s professional learning community, to deepen the professional expertise in curriculum, content, competencies, and assessments that measure lesson/unit mastery through distance learning.