Virtual Instructor, Part-Time, Latin

About the role

The Virtual Instructor, Latin develops and implements educational strategies to at-risk students both individually and in small groups, promoting discipline, efficacy, and high standards for academic success. Using company provided curriculum and course content, the Virtual Instructor is responsible for assisting students academically with concept comprehension through live chat, phone, email, and virtual conferencing technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic guidance and support for students enrolled in online courses.
• Support our Imagine Learning Virtual Academies (IL-accredited virtual schools).
• Orient students to their coursework, clearly communicating virtual course participation requirements and enforcing academic integrity guidelines.
• Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment by choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies.
• Grade assigned student work and enter grades into an online grade book in a timely manner, providing targeted, specific feedback to students.
• Conduct 1 to 1 tutoring sessions through web conferencing and virtual white board technologies.
• Implement the Edgenuity academic intervention and escalation procedures to support appropriate attendance, pacing, and content mastery throughout the duration of the course.
• Effectively implement accommodations and modifications as required by individual education plans.
• Successfully complete the initial onboarding training and the annual Edgenuity virtual educator summer professional development.
• Contribute professional expertise to curriculum support and professional learning communities of peer Edgenuity educators.
• Communicate with parents, school administrators, and associated partnering clients as needed.

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken Latin.
• Valid teaching license, in at least one state, or tutoring experience is preferred.
• Experience facilitating online courses is recommended although not required.
• Successful experience working with elementary and secondary at-risk students and students with special needs is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid teaching license, in at least one state, or tutoring experience is preferred.
• Experience facilitating online courses is recommended although not required.
• Successful experience working with elementary and secondary at-risk students and students with special needs is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of educational technology platforms such as Edgenuity, Genius SIS, and Odysseyware.
• Experience with virtual conferencing tools and whiteboard technologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing educational needs and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• 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. Hours and compensation may vary based on enrollment. 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.