Elementary School Teacher

About the role

The Elementary School Teacher at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) is responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. This role involves providing instruction, support, and guidance, managing the learning process, and focusing on students' individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
• Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
• Auxiliates course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
• Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
• Sustains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
• Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures
• Travels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Requirements

• Michigan Teaching Certification with an Elementary endorsement
• Resides in Michigan
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to clear required background check

Qualifications

• Experience working with proposed age group
• 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 Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage remote teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

K12, a Stride Company, provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company also offers professional development opportunities and ongoing support to help employees grow and succeed in their roles.

Pay

The base salary for this position is around $47,000, with the possibility of a performance bonus. Salary will vary based on factors such as education, experience, and the position's work location.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring 40+ hours per week. The position is virtual and requires occasional travel to school functions.