Elementary School Teacher

General Education Elementary focuses on K12-powered virtual elementary schools with K-5 programs offering courses in English, history, math, science, music, art, and world languages. The Elementary School Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. K-5 Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Elementary Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

Responsibilities

Delivering specific course content in an online environment; Providing instruction, support, and guidance; Managing the learning process; Focusing on students’ individual needs; Monitoring student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system; Working closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals; 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; Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity; Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests; Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families; Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues; Travels as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 0-1 year of related professional experience; Active state teaching license; Ability to clear required background check; Colorado state Department of Education Elementary Teaching Certification; Reside in Colorado; Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week; Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday; Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data; 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a bonus; Health benefits; Retirement contributions; Paid time off