Experienced Full Stack Online Elementary Teacher – Virtual Education and Instructional Leadership for Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA)

At Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA), we believe in the power of education to transform lives. As a Stride K12 partner school, we are committed to providing an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students in Michigan. Our mission is to empower students to thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. We are passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and diversity, where our employees are dedicated to serving students and families with respect, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Full Stack Online Elementary Teacher to join our talented team at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). As a Full Stack Online Elementary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment, providing instruction, support, and guidance to students, and monitoring their progress through our learning management system. You will 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 20% 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
• Endorsements: Elementary Education
• 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 is a home-based position, and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA), we are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Full Stack Online Elementary Teacher, you will have access to regular coaching, training, and support to help you succeed in your role. You will also have the opportunity to work with a talented team of educators who are passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. We also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and diversity.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application and look forward to the opportunity to discuss this role further.

To apply, please visit our website at [insert link]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.