2026-2027 Lift Off Adjunct Virtual Educator (Fall Semester)- Launch

Professional and Virtual Learning Center (PVLC): Launch; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 9,218 - 30,299; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Lift Off Adjunct Educator for the 2026-2027 Fall Semester. This role focuses on delivering and supporting online educational programs for gifted students, maintaining student records, and collaborating with staff.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree and Missouri Elementary Teaching Certification, along with a passion for fostering student success in an online environment. The position offers a pay range of $826 to $2,715 per semester based on enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area (required).
• Missouri Elementary 1-6 Teaching Certification (required).
• Related work experience (preferred).
• Gifted Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides synchronous and asynchronous instruction to students.
• Administers assessments for student competency.
• Collaborates with staff to improve student outcomes.
• Maintains student records as per guidelines.
• Monitors behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Knowledge of delivering age-appropriate lessons

Technology integration

Classroom management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area

Missouri Elementary 1-6 Teaching Certification

Job description

Lift Off Adjunct Educator – Launch (2026-2027 Fall Semester)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Title

Lift Off Adjunct Educator – Launch

Department

Launch Virtual Learning

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

Launch Administration

Pay

$826 – $2,715 per semester based on student enrollment per course

General Purpose

The Lift Off Educator will deliver and provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for developing student success in academics and/or skills; supervising students in a part‑time online setting; collaborating with teachers, professional staff and administrators to deliver pre‑designed curriculum and coursework; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Launch teachers are expected to be positive promoters of online learning opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides synchronous and asynchronous instruction to students who participate in gifted education programs.
• Administers subject‑specific assignments for assessing student competency levels.
• Advises parents/legal guardians on student progress, communicating expectations and achievements, and developing improvement methods.
• Analyzes performance data to enhance student achievement.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives and provides high‑quality feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with Launch Online Staff, curriculum facilitators, school personnel, and parents to improve overall student outcomes and achieve instructional goals.
• Demonstrates methods to perform classroom/subject‑specific assignments for effective education addressing individual student learning.
• Facilitates student learning by creating a learning environment, integrating technology, encouraging collaboration, and achieving pre‑determined academic and life skills outcomes.
• Maintains confidential and non‑confidential records (grades, test scores, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans) to document student progress per guidelines and legal requirements.
• Monitors students and manages behavior in an online environment to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Participates in trainings to convey and gather information necessary for duties.
• Reports health and safety issues to administrators or appropriate agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area (required).
• Related work experience (preferred).

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Background clearance satisfactory to the District (required).
• Consistent access to high‑speed internet and personal device (required).
• Must reside in Missouri; exceptions for partner districts (required).
• Missouri Elementary 1‑6 Teaching Certification (required).
• Gifted Certification (preferred).
• Ability to gain and maintain “Highly Qualified” status per Missouri DESE (required).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of delivering age‑appropriate lessons with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, technology integration, and classroom management.
• Skills to perform complex tasks, maintain organized records, apply assessment instruments, and operate standard office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to gather, collate, classify data, and use job‑related equipment; problem‑solving, develop relationships, set expectations, monitor progress, provide effective feedback, collaborate, apply critical thinking, adapt to priorities, maintain confidentiality, exhibit tact and patience, and work flexible hours.
• Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices, directing others within a small unit, and using resources from other units; opportunity for significant impact on organizational services.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment primarily inside with moderate noise and temperature.
• Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity, visual acuity, and adequate movement; must be able to perform tasks such as using hands and fingers, speaking, and walking.

Position Type and Salary

• Position Type: Temporary
• Salary: $826 to $2,715 per semester