CAVA- Multiple Subject Teaching Cred. Teacher - Eligibility Pool

CAVA; Simi Valley (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CalSTRS retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

California Virtual Academies seeks a highly qualified teacher for TK-8 virtual instruction in California. The role requires delivering standards-based content online and in person, guiding students through coursework and assessments, and engaging families to support student growth.

The teacher will manage attendance, provide regular feedback, and participate in quarterly meetings and testing processes. A CA teaching credential and EL authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Permanent California Residence and current eligibility to work in CA.
• Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
• California English Learner Authorization issued by CTC.
• Bachelor’s degree and strong content knowledge in assigned subject area.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
• Instruct online and in-person lessons daily using formal/informal assessment data.
• Meet with parents quarterly to discuss progress, learning styles, and goals.
• Generate reports based on conferences with parents and students.
• Ensure completion of assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Record attendance and participate in state reporting processes.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Excellent writing and grammar

Organization and time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

California English Learner Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. As our enrollment continues to grow during the year, there is no way to forecast when a position will open up, which is why there are no set number of open positions listed, nor is such information given out.

Please Note: Applications and interviews are only valid for one school year. For each school year an applicant would like to be considered, a new application must be submitted.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMIES AND TK-8 TEACHER POSITIONS

The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily, complete all assignments, and attend required live instructional sessions. K12, inc. is our curriculum provider. Teachers meet with students daily in virtual classrooms to provide standards-based targeted instruction that meets the needs of the students, as well as support students in coursework, provide additional one-to-one support, provide feedback, and grade student work. Teachers build lasting relationships with their students through consistent outreach throughout the school year and monitor attendance and engagement. Additionally, teachers provide interventions as needed to ensure students remain engaged and grow academically. Teacher’s classes are generally made up of a single grade level in either elementary (K-5) or middle school (6-8) students. Teachers are required to connect virtually with students once per month at a minimum and attend/coordinate in-person events once per quarter. All teachers are required to proctor state testing which may be in-person or virtual. Please Note: Although K-8 teachers can be assigned a grade span of elementary or middle school, all interested applicants will need to be willing to teach all grades, K-8.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION

Full time teachers work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.

Full Time TK-8 Teachers: Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 3 years of experience in California

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

REQUIRED CREDENTIAL/CERTIFICATION

(All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)

• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties the schools service students and hires in)
• Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, emergency, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. All applicants must meet all requirements at the time of applying in order to be considered.

Job Title: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Teacher (Elementary and Middle School)

Reports To: Lead Teacher/ Principal/Director/Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Elementary

Overview

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach.

Summary

Our teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. They provide guidance, instruction and support, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. The teacher is a highly qualified instructional teacher responsible for the delivery of specified course content both online and in person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and understand the curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
• Provide students with quarterly assignments via an Individualized Learning Plan, and discuss assignments with students/Learning Coaches regularly.
• Instruct individual, small group, and whole groups of students online on a daily basis based upon formal and informal assessment data.
• Conduct in-person and/or virtual meetings every quarter or as required with parents/responsible adults and students to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues.
• Generate informal and formal reports based on parent/student conferences.
• Ensure completion of initial, mid-year, and year-end student assessments, and utilize student data to drive ongoing instruction.
• Collect, review, and evaluate student work
• Grade and submit work in a professional and timely manner.
• Discuss pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Complete report cards and assign grades for mid semester progress reports and semester report cards.
• Proactively track student academic progress and attendance on a daily and weekly basis and communicate with families whenever a warning sign emerges.
• Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
• Record student attendance and complete attendance reviews and saves to be used for state attendance reporting.
• Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Actively participate in student SST and/or IEP process and agreement.
• Support parents with student placement, curriculum, and instructional issues.
• Support parents with school set-up including computer set-up, and logistics questions.
• Respond as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work week.
• Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families including attending community building activities such as school outings, service-learning opportunities, clubs, and events.
• Travel regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities and events such as, back to school, open houses, and orientations.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Participate in teacher conference calls/meetings.
• Participate in professional development meetings (virtual and in person).
• Actively participate in all aspects of standardized testing (including, but not limited to, working with administration to prepare students for testing, ensuring all students are tested, assisting with the logistics of selecting testing sites).
• Serve as a proctor for site-based proctored exams.
• Participate in teacher evaluation process.
• Participate in the school’s self-evaluation process.
• Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Experience

(All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)

• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in)
• Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults and students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Flexible schedule
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Familiarity navigating the internet utilizing various browsers (i.e. Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome)

Certificates and Licenses

• Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential
• California English Learner Authorization

Assignment of Students

Students will be assigned to teachers by the Principal or designees according to a number of variables. In general, the Principal will look to assign students by geographical location and grade level. Full time classes will be filled prior to assigning students to part time teachers

Competencies

• Business Ethics: Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action
• Managing People: Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self- available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities
• Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner
• Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback
• Team Leadership: Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving
• Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Work Environment

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. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off

TBD based on the school calendar

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.