High School AP Computer Teacher

About the role

The High School AP Computer Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach AP Computer Science Principles, other AP computer science/AI courses as well as possibly teaching AP Personal Finance or other related courses in the Electives Department.
• 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.
• Augments 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.
• 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

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Michigan. May consider candidates that reside in surrounding states: Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin & Illinois. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a Michigan teaching certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Active state teaching license.
• Knowledge of/training in AP is preferred or willingness to be trained in AP/College Board.
• 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

• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Benefits

The High School AP Computer Teacher at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) offers a base salary around $47,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. MVCA is committed to providing an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. MVCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Pay

The High School AP Computer Teacher at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) offers a base salary around $47,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus.

Schedule

The High School AP Computer Teacher at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) is a full-time position. The position requires the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. The position also requires the ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.