High School ELA Teacher - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Southfield (MI); Teletrabalho; USD 45 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lighthouse Connections Academy seeks a certified High School English Language Arts teacher to manage virtual instruction from a home or Troy-based office. You will consult with Learning Coaches and students to ensure successful completion of the instructional program.

The role requires strong technology skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work remotely. Occasional travel for events and state testing participation may be needed.

Qualificações

• Qualified and certified to teach English Language Arts in Michigan.
• Michigan residency preferred.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Willingness to travel for in-person events as required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver High School ELA instruction virtually to students.
• Complete grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate with students, parents and teachers to develop learning plans.
• Develop lesson plans and review curriculum to support student understanding.
• Coordinate field trips and activities when applicable within the program.
• Support students and families with daily assignments and projects.
• Maintain student records and data accuracy; monitor progress.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Team player

Formação académica

Michigan teaching certification in English Language Arts

Michigan Residency preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

High School ELA Teacher - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: HIGHS018438

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Home-based, MI
20750 Civic Center Dr. Suite 510
Southfield, MI 48076, USA

Description

Company Summary

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Authorized by Oxford Community Schools, Lighthouse Connections Academy is state certified and open to students located throughout Michigan including Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester, Farmington, and beyond.

Arkansas 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 our office in Troy, Michigan, or a personal home office, certified High School ELA Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with Learning Coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.

The High School ELA 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, create progress reports 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, score assessments, 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 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents)
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff through use of computer and telephone
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts
• Consult with other teachers, team members and staff to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
• Work with staff to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Qualified and certified to teach the English Language Arts in Michigan
• Michigan Residency preferred
• 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.
• Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary

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