Elementary Teacher - Utah Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Academy seeks an Elementary Teacher for Utah residents who can motivate and support K–12 students using the Pearson Online Classroom. The role emphasizes synchronous instruction, interventions, and data-driven instruction, with a focus on family engagement and student success.

Qualified candidates will hold a Utah Elementary license, preferably with Math & Science focus. The position is remote within Utah, requiring reliable personal tech and 2-step verification via email.

Qualifications

• Current Utah Elementary license required.
• Science focus is encouraged.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technology skills with Google products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high expectations for every student and provide tailored support.
• Deliver engaging instruction through live and recorded lessons and targeted interventions.
• Provide timely feedback, complete progress reports, and participate in conferences.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff about progress and plans.
• Understand curriculum and course materials assigned and adapt as needed.
• Use student data to adjust instruction and implement interventions with the team.
• Provide individualized instruction and learning strategies to help students meet goals.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to monitor progress and improve instruction.
• Assist with interventions and enrichment opportunities with teachers and support staff.
• Maintain accurate records, attendance, and documentation.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Utah Elementary license

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Summary

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. UCA is authorized under state law by the Utah State Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Utah Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Utah, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. UCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, an accrediting division of Cognia.

Utah 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.

Job Details

Description

Working from your home office within Utah, certified teachers will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

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

• Maintain high expectations for every student and provide the support each student needs to succeed.
• Deliver engaging instruction through live lessons, recorded lessons, individual support, and targeted interventions.
• Provide timely, clear, and meaningful feedback on student work, complete progress reports, and participate in parent conferences.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff about student progress, learning plans, assignments, and instructional support.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the curriculum and courses assigned.
• Use student data to adjust instruction, provide differentiated support, and implement interventions with the school team.
• Provide individualized instruction, accommodations, and learning strategies to help students meet their academic goals.
• Build positive, productive relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to monitor student progress, solve problems, and improve instruction.
• Work with teachers, specialists, and support staff to develop and implement interventions and enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, communication logs, and other required documentation.
• Partner with school counselors and other support staff to ensure students receive appropriate academic and social-emotional support.
• Participate in school events, field trips, testing, and other required school activities.
• Foster a positive and connected virtual school community through meaningful student and family engagement.
• Participate in required professional learning and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Assist with state testing administration as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Utah Elementary license.
• Focus in Math & Science
• Utah residency is preferred.
• Priority will be given to the candidates who live in Utah.
• Candidates in the surrounding states are encouraged to apply (Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming).
• Science of Reading experience is preferred.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Google products)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility to work well in a fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel overnight, on occasion, for school events
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication