IQLA - Teacher, Elementary, TK - Eligibility Pool

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

65d•$61,642 - $70,764•Remote

About The Position

This is an eligibility pool for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher positions for the 2026-2027 school year. iQ Academy, Los Angeles provides online/virtual home-based instruction to TK-12 students in California. Teachers instruct students online daily, both synchronously and asynchronously, using the K12, inc. curriculum via the Engageli platform. While there is some scheduling flexibility, students are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. Teachers will meet with students quarterly, and potentially more often for those needing extra support. Regular communication with students, families, and learning coaches via phone and email is expected, along with attendance monitoring. Teachers will also attend virtual all-staff and department meetings, and in-person professional development. This role is part of a pioneering effort in public education, blending traditional teaching methods with technology to implement strategies for children.

Requirements

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 10 California counties the school hires in.)
Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC
Reside in the state of California
Bachelor's degree
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
Ability to support and guide adults and students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity
Familiarity navigating the internet utilizing various browsers (i.e. Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome)
Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential CA English Learner Authorization
At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both.
As determined by the LEA employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet point
A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software.
Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Nice To Haves

Full time teachers work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 5 years of experience in California
Most positions are full time. However, given the fact that some enrolled students live in more rural and remote parts of California, the need for part-time teachers to serve these students locally is crucial. Also, as a school with open enrollment, there are times when there are not enough students yet to fill a fulltime position, therefore providing an opening for a part-time teaching position. A part-time position involves all of the same responsibilities as a full-time position but carries a reduced class load. Part-time teachers must have the ability to move to full time if needed.

Responsibilities

Know and understand the Embark curriculum.
Provide students with quarterly assignments via an Individualized Learning Plan and discuss assignments with students/Learning Coaches regularly.
Conduct online daily “Circle Time” with students.
Instruct individual, small group, and whole groups of students online on a daily basis based upon different data sources.
Conduct in person and/or virtual meetings every quarter or as required with parents/responsible adults and students to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues.
Collect, review, and evaluate student work.
Grade and submit work in a professional and timely manner.
Discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Work with students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Proactively track student academic progress and attendance on a daily and weekly basis and communicate with families whenever a warning sign emerges.
Ensure completion of student assessments and utilize student data to drive ongoing instruction.
Conduct conferences with parents/responsible adults to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues.
Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress.
Support parents with student placement, curriculum, and instructional issues.
Support parents with school set-up, including computer set-up, and logistics questions.
Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work week.
Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families including attending community building activities such as school outings, service-learning opportunities, clubs, and events.
Travel regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities such as, back to school events, open houses, and orientations.
Complete report cards and assign grades for mid semester progress reports and semester report cards.
Generate informal and formal reports based on parent/student conferences.
Complete monthly attendance spreadsheets to be used for state attendance reporting.
Ensure compliance with state requirements.
Actively participate in student SST and or IEP process and agreement.
Participate in a teacher conference calls/meetings as needed.
Participate in regional professional developments (virtual and in person).
Actively participate in all aspects of standardized testing (including, but not limited to, working with administration to prepare students for testing, ensuring all students are tested, assisting with the logistics of selecting testing sites).
Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams.
Participate in teacher evaluation process.
Participate in the school's self-evaluation process.
Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed.
Other duties as assigned