Virtual Teacher, Elementary Full Time

Edmentum

72d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The mission of the Virtual Teacher is to provide an outstanding, personalized, and effective learning experience for students by incorporating rigorous curriculum with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. An Edmentum Virtual Teacher, Elementary SOD is a highly qualified, state certified educator primarily responsible for delivering specific course content in an online, virtual environment. Teachers provide both live and asynchronous instruction. While the technology used for lesson delivery assesses the student’s mastery, Virtual Teachers support, guide and manage the learning process by focusing on students’ individual needs. Lesson grading, feedback, parent and student messaging, and interaction with local school representatives are also part of the role. Virtual Teachers work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. They facilitate student engagement with their plan, encourage discussion and clarity around the subject matter, and ensure progress is made. Virtual Teachers also develop rapport with students and create a trusting environment for shared accountability for student progress. This role supports multiple virtual, live instruction service offerings within Edmentum’s Instructional Services organization. In all cases, learning is built on a foundation of award-winning digital curricula aligned to state standards. Teachers will be assigned to facilitate some combination of the following: Flexible Virtual Learning, Enhanced Virtual Learning, Targeted Skills Instruction, Special Education, and Additional Responsibilities. Success in this role will be partly measured by valid and reliable student assessment data, (passing rate, completion rate) and an overall student satisfaction rating.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Active state teaching license with an Elementary endorsement in grades K-5
• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience with one year of online teaching experience
• Ability to clear required background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions
• Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and virtual learning platforms
• Efficient organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to adapt to changing technology and virtual teaching methods
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and a commitment to Edmentum’s mission and values

Responsibilities

• Maintain a workload that supports fluctuating business needs (typically, 3-5 hours per day of live instruction with an enrollment load that corresponds to the mix of duties assigned)
• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
• Personalize learning for all students
• Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Differentiate instruction based on student level of mastery
• Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from manager and quality coaches
• Maintain grade book in a timely manner, ensuring student academic integrity, make student placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their work and progress
• Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests
• Respond to student messages and discussions in a timely manner within school guidelines
• Create learning resources to promote student learning for each course in content area
• Maintaining synchronous and asynchronous communication with students and parents/guardians
• Acquaint students with their coursework and communicate course and school requirements
• Supports student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible Time Away Program
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December
• Resources to promote wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees