Virtual Instructor - Chinese, Latin, ASL, Science, & K–8 (PT & Substitute)

About the role

At Imagine Learning, we empower potential - in students, educators, and each other. This is a regular, part-time hourly position, reporting to the Instructional Supervisor. The position supports our Imagine Learning Virtual Academies (IL-accredited virtual schools) and involves developing and implementing educational strategies for at-risk students both individually and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic guidance and support for students enrolled in online courses.
• Orients students to their coursework, clearly communicating virtual course participation requirements and enforcing academic integrity guidelines.
• Augments course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment by choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies.
• Grades assigned student work and enter grades into an online grade book in a timely manner, providing targeted, specific feedback to students.
• Conducts 1 to 1 tutoring sessions through web conferencing and virtual white board technologies.
• Implements the Edgenuity academic intervention and escalation procedures to support appropriate attendance, pacing, and content mastery throughout the duration of the course.
• Successfully completes the initial onboarding training and the annual Edgenuity virtual educator summer professional development.
• Communicates with parents, school administrators, and associated partnering clients as needed.
• Maintains active educator licenses, clearances, and required credentials.
• Responds to instructional leadership in a timely manner.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least 2 years’ work experience in a classroom setting, assessing learner’s strengths and choosing appropriate strategies for enriched learning experience.
• Valid teaching license, in at least one state (2 or more preferred).
• All elementary and secondary endorsement areas are considered.
• SPED/ELL and school counseling experience is a plus.
• Highly qualified teacher status that meets or exceeds NCLB’s requirements.
• Experience facilitating online courses is recommended although not required.
• Successful experience working with elementary and secondary at-risk students and students with special needs.
• Awareness of learner strengths to choose appropriate strategies for an enriched learning experience.
• Experience with using Genius SIS, Edgenuity and/or Odysseyware products and services is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online video chat and database software.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to provide a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or provide proof of application within 7 days (upon hire).

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and remotely.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Genius SIS, Edgenuity, and/or Odysseyware
• Online video chat and database software

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Pay

Base pay is $22.00 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Schedule

This is a regular, part-time hourly position, reporting to the Instructional Supervisor. Part time employees maintain specified hours of active work and M-F daily availability between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:00 pm in the instructor’s residential time zone. Part time hours are guided by seasonality, the number of enrollments, and assigned projects as needed.