Online Secondary English Teacher

Company Culture & Mission

Located in downtown Spokane, Enlightium Academy (Enlightium) is a leading Christian education provider for online and homeschooled students in the K-12 market as well as co-op schools. Thousands of students across the country and around the world have used our program since 2003 (see an interactive map of our reach: https://www.enlightiumacademy.com/current-families/student-interactive-map). This is a fast-growing and exciting company that delivers cutting-edge, technology-powered solutions to families across the country and around the world. At Enlightium, we value collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and personal/professional development. Enlightium has a welcoming environment that encourages growth by allowing employees to learn and by providing opportunities to improve. Our employees enjoy the family-like environment which provides autonomy and the freedom to give feedback to leadership.

The heart of the mission at Enlightium Academy is to bring glory to God in all we do, serve Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, and share the gospel with Enlightium students through our Bible-based curriculum and Christian teachers. This mission is the basis for our educational philosophy, as articulated in our motto and Bible verse, “Driven to make a difference in hearts and minds”, and “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16. We accomplish this through promoting Christ-like character, providing our students with a high standard of education, being a loving and supportive community for our students and families, and encouraging students to pursue their individual God-given passions and interests.

Position Description

Enlightium Academy, a premier K-12 private Christian virtual school, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Secondary English Teacher for our Sapphire Live Program. Sapphire Live brings the traditional private school experience to the digital realm, offering fully online learning via the Canvas educational platform. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape young minds in a virtual, synchronous learning environment, similar to a traditional classroom but entirely online. Ideal for candidates with experience in virtual teaching, this position focuses on delivering interactive, small-group instruction to students.

Salary

While the compensation for this position depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, the approximate salary range is $20 to $22 per hour on start.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic and engaging live instruction to secondary school students in English, using platforms like Zoom.
• Foster a positive, interactive online community to encourage student participation and engagement.
• Effectively utilize Google Classroom, Canvas, and other web applications for lesson adaptation, posting recordings, and enhancing student interaction.
• Maintain the educational environment by adhering to the provided curriculum and managing timelines.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, upholding appropriate boundaries and reflecting our family-like culture.
• Seek and integrate additional teaching materials to enrich the learning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience in teaching, preferably in a virtual setting.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to use a personal computer effectively.
• ACSI certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Hours

• Fixed work hours aligned with the standard school day., M-F.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 100% employer contribution (30+ hours)
• 401(k) options with 1.5% match (30+ hours)
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance (30+ hours)
• Paid time off
• Flexible non-paid time off
• Over 20 days off for holidays and breaks
• Paid time for monthly internal chapel services and prayer meetings
• Paid group and individual professional development
• School ID (use it to get educational discounts, etc.)
• Company t-shirt
• Professional development opportunities paid by Enlightium upon approval (conferences, courses, certifications, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Language Arts, Education, etc.).
• At least two years of teaching experience, preferably in biblical or theological subjects.
• Strong technical proficiency, comfortable navigating digital tools and platforms.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy (45+ WPM).
• Proven ability to build rapport with students and parents in in-person and in a virtual setting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, online environment.
• A passion for student success and a sincere desire to make a positive impact on their spiritual and academic growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and educate students in a synchronous, digital environment.
• Initiate an engaging dialogue with students.
• Adhere to the established curriculum and timeline.
• Develop or locate additional teaching material when needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and supervisors.
• Maintain cordial relationships with students within appropriate boundaries

The pay range for this role is:
20 - 22 USD per hour(USA)