Virtual Teacher - Middle School at Open Sky Education
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<div><b>Job Purpose</b><br> The HOPE Virtual Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality virtual instruction to students using prepared curriculum resources, including lesson plans, slide decks, and student activities. This role supports student academic growth by building strong relationships with students, families, and school staff, actively participating in coaching sessions to strengthen instructional practice, and ensuring that virtual lessons are <br> engaging, effective, and aligned with HOPE Christian Schools' mission and values.<br>  </div> <div><b>Essential Responsibilities</b><br> • Deliver instruction using provided standardized curriculum and educational materials.<br> • Develop and maintain yearly, weekly, and daily lesson plans.</div> <div>• Produce accurate, high-quality instructional content that meets established standards and aligns with provided guidelines and samples.<br> • Adhere to established workflows and consistently meet deadlines.<br> • Build collaborative relationships across the team to ensure schedules and goals are met.<br> • Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to shifting priorities and demands.<br> • Attend weekly coaching meetings and professional development sessions, and implement resulting action steps.<br> • Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze daily data to determine mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding.<br> • Grade homework, projects, quizzes, and daily assignments in a timely manner according to established grading expectations.<br> • Monitor and communicate student progress through regular phone calls with parents.<br> • Report recurring technical issues and other notable incidents to the appropriate staff member.<br> • Prioritize student engagement and apply best practices for quality virtual instruction.<br> • Collaborate with the instructional team on student educational needs as requested.<br> • Build relationships with students to support consistent academic progress over time.<br> • Communicate effectively, positively, and proactively – both orally and in writing – with students, parents, and other professionals.<br> • Assist in providing information to community groups, schools, or parents about virtual learning.<br> • Participate in community-based activities as requested, such as Meet the Teacher and HOPE Parent Teacher Conferences (in-person).<br> Perform other duties as requested or required<br>  </div> <div><b>Qualifications</b><br> • Minimum bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.<br> • At least two (2) years of classroom teaching experience in elementary or middle school.<br> • Experience with Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) or Eureka Math/Engage NY Math preferred.<br> • Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Power Point.<br> • Willingness to be on video for live lessons, with access to a quiet, distraction-free space.<br>  </div> <div><b>Personal Qualities</b><br> • Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines while managing multiple responsibilities.<br> • Receptive to feedback and quick to learn and implement changes.<br> • Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all<br> • Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so s/he is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission, and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct)<br> • Self-Starter who is driven, resilient, and brings a sense of urgency matching the urgency of our mission<br> • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt instruction to meet student needs.<br> • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with fellow teachers, instructional coaches, and staff.<br> • Ability to learn quickly, pivot when needed, and remain effective in a fast-paced, evolving virtual learning environment.<br> • Ability to work autonomously and reflectively, while also welcoming direction and coaching as needed.<br> • Demonstrates the five pillars of Loving, Learning, Leading, Lasting, and Laughing, and models those values for students and colleagues. <br> • High energy, with a consistent drive to grow and improve as an educator.<br> • Embodies and promotes Christ-centered, caring, and committed organizational norms, core values, and beliefs.<br>  </div> <div><b>Competencies</b><br> • Servant Leadership<br>     o Actively listen to stakeholders with the mindset of seek to understand<br>     o Serving others rather than seeking personal gain<br>     o Demonstrating integrity<br> • Collaborative Relationships <br>     o Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families<br>     o Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities<br> • Resource Management<br>     o Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, <br> student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.<br> • Forming Character<br>     o Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions<br>     o Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral and academic expectations<br>     o Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development<br> • Academic Excellence<br>     o Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential<br>     o Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle<br>     o Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments<br>  </div> <div><b>What Success Looks Like</b><br> In the first 90 days, a successful HOPE Virtual Teacher will:<br> • Be fully proficient in the platforms, tools, and standardized curriculum resources used to deliver virtual instruction.<br> • Consistently deliver engaging, well-prepared lessons aligned to provided lesson plans, slide decks, and student activities.<br> • Establish a reliable rhythm for grading, data entry, and progress tracking that meets established deadlines.<br> • Build early, positive relationships with students and families through regular proactive communication.<br>  </div> <div><b>Ongoing, a successful HOPE Virtual Teacher will:</b><br> • Demonstrate measurable student academic growth through consistent use of interim assessments and <br> • data-driven instruction.<br> • Maintain high levels of student engagement and participation in virtual lessons.<br> • Actively apply feedback from weekly coaching sessions and professional development, showing continuous improvement in instruction practice.<br> • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, providing timely updates on student progress and promptly addressing concerns.<br> • Submit accurate, timely grading and documentation that meets HOPE’s quality and compliance standards.<br> • Collaborate effectively with the instructional team, contributing to a positive, mission-aligned team culture.<br> • Model HOPE’s 5 L’s (Loving, Learning, Leading, Lasting, and Laughing) in daily interactions with students, families, and colleagues.<br> • Represent HOPE well in community-facing activities such as Meet the Teacher and Parent-Teacher Conferences.<br> <b>Work Location | Work Environment | Physical Requirements</b><br> This is a remote, work-from-home position. Employees must reside in a location that allows for reliable participation in live virtual instruction during scheduled school hours. A stable, high-speed internet connection is required.<br>  </div> <div><b>Work Environment</b><br> This role requires a quiet, private, and distraction-free workspace suitable for delivering live video instruction to scholars. The employee must have a professional on-camera presence and background appropriate for an educational setting. Reliable technology, including functional computer, webcam, and headset/microphone, is required to perform essential job duties.<br> <br> <b>Physical Requirements</b><br> • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.<br> • Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and other standard office/instructional technology for extended periods.<br> • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, via video, phone, and written correspondence.<br> • Ability to see and read information on a computer screen for extended periods.<br> An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. <br> Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position</div><br>
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