Experienced Full Stack English Teacher – Virtual Middle School Education for Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is a part of the Stride K12 family, a company that believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Our students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Full Stack English Teacher to join our team at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. As a Middle School English Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. You will provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. You will monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system and actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals.

Key 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
• 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
• Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain 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 up to 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Active state teaching license
• Ability to clear required background check
• Residency Requirement: Must be a Michigan resident

Other Required Qualifications

• 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 on a regular basis 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

Desired 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

Work Environment

This position is virtual, and you will be required to work from home. You will need to maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. You will also be required to travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Full Stack English Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of educators and learn from the best in the industry. You will also have access to professional development opportunities, including coaching and training, to help you improve your skills and advance your career.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. We also offer a simple application process and a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Conclusion

If you are a passionate and experienced educator who is committed to providing high-quality education to students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Full Stack English Teacher at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students and contribute to our mission of Education for ANY ONE. Apply now and join our team of dedicated educators who are passionate about serving students and families.

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