Elementary Teacher (6th Grade) - Kansas Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Connections Academy is seeking a highly qualified Elementary Teacher (6th Grade) to teach remotely from home in Kansas.

The teacher will coordinate with learning coaches and students to ensure completion of the instructional program using various curricula and communication tools.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified and certified to teach grade 6 in Kansas.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Student and family focused approach.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills in diverse settings.
• Ability to work remotely and travel for in-person meetings and testing.
• Must use a personal device and email for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous sessions.
• Complete grading and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop Personal Learning Plans.
• Develop knowledge of K-12 curriculum and grade level details.
• Provide additional assistance and alternate strategies to students and families.
• Maintain up-to-date student records and attendance data.
• Collaborate with team to create enrichment activities and program modifications.
• Create and maintain a virtual school community.
• Proctor state tests and participate in testing administration.
• Attend field trips and community activities when required.

Skills

Grade-6 teaching

Technology skills

Communication skills

Organization

Flexibility

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Remote work

Two-factor authentication

Education

Kansas teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Elementary Teacher (6th Grade) - Kansas Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: ELEME018382

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Home-based, KS
10551 Barkley Street, Suite 113
Overland Park, KS 66212, USA

Description

School Summary

Kansas Connections Academy (KCA) is a tuition-free, K-12 online public school serving students throughout Kansas. KCA opened in August 2001 as Elkhart Cyber School, and in 2010 the school became Kansas Connections Academy. KCA is operated in partnership between the Elkhart Unified School District 218 and a contract with Connections Academy of Kansas, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and KCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Kansas Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home in Kansas, the Elementary Teacher will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program through various curriculum and communication tools.

The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Complete all grading and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging of all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Proctor school-administered benchmark and diagnostic tests as needed;
• Participate in the administration of State Testing, as directed;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach grade 6 in Kansas
• Applicants with a current teaching license from another state will be considered, provided they can transfer or obtain a Kansas teaching license upon hire
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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