Indiana Theater Arts Teacher

OpenEd • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OpenEd is seeking Indiana-certified Theater Arts teachers for a part-time, flexible, work-from-home opportunity. This role involves remote teaching responsibilities and required in-person testing support within Indiana. OpenEd is a leading provider of personalized K–12 educational programs, partnering with public school districts to offer tuition-free, flexible learning plans. Teachers will support students through personalized learning, providing encouragement, accountability, and individualized support. This is a non-traditional teaching role emphasizing mentorship and flexibility, rather than a single classroom or fixed course load. Teachers should expect regular synchronous work with students, ongoing communication with students and parents, and grading responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Indiana teaching certification with an endorsement in Theater Arts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding that every child is unique and benefits from individualized learning
• Kind, organized, patient, and dependable communicator
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
• Confidence in the ability to learn various online tools, systems, and programs
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Access to a smartphone, high-speed internet, computer, and webcam
• Ability and willingness to travel within Indiana to support required in-person testing sessions
• Flexibility to work across subject areas and support students beyond a single endorsement area
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-traditional educational programs
• Science of Reading endorsement

Responsibilities

• Review and grade student learning logs, providing timely, actionable feedback to support student progress
• Work synchronously with students in 1:1, small-group, or large-group settings
• Mentor and tutor students enrolled in assigned courses
• Create engaging lessons, activities, or learning opportunities
• Tailor resources and support to meet individual student needs
• Identify at-risk students and coordinate appropriate routes to intervention
• Communicate with parents to provide guidance and support
• Attend IEP meetings as needed and collaborate with relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with other teachers to share expertise and support students across the program
• Complete grading and related instructional responsibilities, as applicable
• Contribute to the program by supporting a core group of assigned students while also taking on additional responsibilities across the program based on team and student needs
• Participate in a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on student success
• Support in-person student testing sessions within the state of Indiana, including assisting with the administration of state or program-required assessments during designated testing windows
• Travel to assigned testing locations within Indiana to support scheduled testing sessions

Benefits

• Travel costs will be reimbursed
• Accommodations provided as needed for testing sessions
• Guidance and support provided throughout the testing process
• Up to a $2,200 bonus for successful completion of all assigned in-person testing sessions
• Hourly pay starts at $25/hour (commensurate with qualifications)
• Orientation, self-guided training, and ongoing support will be provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED