Middle School History Teacher

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is seeking a passionate educator to deliver high-quality, personalized history instruction in an online environment. This role supports students, manages the learning process, and collaborates with families to advance individual learning goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Personalize learning for all students and maintain high expectations for success.
• Differentiate instruction based on student mastery levels.
• Augment course content using prescribed asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from school leadership.
• Maintain accurate grade books, ensure academic integrity, and make student placement and promotion decisions.
• Alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families; communicate regularly and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic technical troubleshooting issues in alignment with academy policies.
• Travel as required (approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school functions.

Requirements

• Active Michigan Teaching Certification with a History certificate.
• Must reside in Michigan.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to clear a required background check.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week.
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours (typically 9-5 or 8-4, or as defined by the school).

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce student data representations and use it to drive instructional decisions.
• Receptive to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and 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.

Pay

This position offers a base salary around $47,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus.

Schedule

Full-time, typically 40+ hours per week. Work hours are generally 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.