Online Teacher

Pathways Early College Academy (The Academy) is a non-profit private high school driven by the mission of expanding access to affordable college education. Our students work toward graduating from high school with a college degree in 4-5 years. You can work from home and be a part of the solution to the student debt crisis with The Academy.

General Summary:

The Teaching Assistant is a highly qualified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Pathways Early College Academy learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers work from home. This is a Part-time position. Ability to work independently, up to 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Upbeat, positive, outgoing, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in managing virtual classrooms over Google Meets and/or Zoom

Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar.

A commitment to the mission and core values of the company.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or subject matter is preferred

Experience with online teaching or tutoring preferred

Experience with special education preferred

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Academy retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote