High School History Teacher

GLOBAL ASU Prep Global; United States; In loco; USD 63.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Felix Commonwealth Virtual School in Massachusetts is seeking innovative Guides (Teachers) to support a personalized, mastery-based learning environment. You will mentor a cohort of about 17 students, provide subject-area instruction, tutoring, and lead students toward demonstrated mastery.

The role requires a Massachusetts teaching license with SEI endorsement and 3+ years of classroom experience, with preference for those experienced in technology-enabled learning and competency-based

Competenze

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts teaching license with SEI endorsement is required.
• 3+ years of classroom experience; reciprocity considered.
• Experience with technology-enabled learning and competency-based education.
• Experience with entrepreneurial or school start-up initiatives is preferred.

Mansioni

• Advise and mentor a cohort of ~17 students; develop individualized learning plans and monitor progress.
• Provide direct instruction, tutoring, and subject-area support within certification area.
• Support mastery-based learning and personalized teaching strategies.
• Foster a positive learning community in virtual and in-person settings; support social-emotional development.
• Collaborate professionally to improve instructional practices and school initiatives.

Conoscenze

Mentoring

Student support

Communication

Technology-enabled learning

Project-based learning

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Massachusetts teaching license with SEI endorsement

3+ years classroom experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $87,500.00 USD annually.

POSITION TYPE: IN-PERSON

Felix Commonwealth Virtual School is a free, Massachusetts public virtual school dedicated to personalized, mastery-based learning. Through individualized learning plans, mentorship, and high-quality digital curriculum, the school supports students in developing both academic mastery and the skills needed for lifelong learning. In partnership with ASU Preparatory Global Academy, Felix Commonwealth Virtual School seeks innovative and student-centered educators to serve as Guides (Teachers) in a personalized, mastery-based learning environment. The school’s instructional model draws on practices used by Arizona State University’s Khan World School and combines high-quality digital curriculum, individualized learning plans, and strong mentorship relationships.

Guides play a dual role:

• Advisor and mentor for a cohort of approximately 17 students, responsible for supporting academic progress, goal setting, and overall student success.
• Subject-area instructional resource, providing academic instruction, tutoring, and expertise to students across the school within the Guide’s area of certification or specialization.

Guides foster student agency, support mastery-based learning, and help students develop the skills needed for success in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for brilliant teachers (Guides!) who passionately believe in the model we’re trying to build. We are also hoping you have… Equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts teaching license in relevant field with an SEI endorsement, required.
• Can be placed on a reciprocity agreement upon hire 3+ years of classroom experience.
• Demonstrated experience with technology enabled learning environments, competency based education, and using innovative classroom strategies.
• Experience with entrepreneurial or school start‑up initiatives, preferred.
• Experience adapting curriculum, mastery-based teaching and project based learning, and implementing innovative, personalized teaching strategies.
• Commitment to build strong relationships with families, create personalized student‑centered learning, and be a strong mentor for students.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and a clear fingerprint‑supported criminal record check from the State of Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). Can be obtained post‑offer of employment if candidate currently does not hold said clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Advisory and Learning Plan Management
  Serve as the primary advisor for a cohort of approximately 17 students. Develop and maintain individualized learning plans aligned with student goals, graduation requirements, and Massachusetts curriculum standards. Conduct regular one‑on‑one coaching meetings with advisees to review academic progress and adjust learning goals. Monitor student progress toward mastery and intervene when students require additional support. Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, goals, and learning plan updates. Support the development of executive functioning, self‑directed learning, and goal‑setting skills.
• Instructional and Academic Support
  Provide direct instruction, tutoring, and academic support in the Guide’s area of subject expertise. Support students beyond their advisory cohort who are working in the Guide’s discipline or certification area (e.g., math, science, humanities, etc.). Facilitate small‑group instruction, workshops, or learning sessions to help students achieve mastery of key concepts. Monitor student progress through formative assessment and provide timely feedback.
• Personalized and Mastery-Based Learning
  Support students in navigating a personalized learning environment using digital and curriculum resources. Guide students toward demonstrated mastery of standards and competencies. Encourage student ownership of learning through reflection, goal setting, and portfolio development.
• Learning Community and Student Development
  Foster a positive and inclusive learning community in both virtual and in‑person settings. Facilitate advisory sessions, student check‑ins, and collaborative learning opportunities. Support the social‑emotional development and well‑being of students.
• Professional Collaboration
  Participate actively in professional learning communities and school improvement initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and improve instructional practices. Contribute to the development of innovative practices in virtual and blended learning environments. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.
• Command of theoretical knowledge of human behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a wide-range of people including guides, parents, students, alumni, corporate partners, vendors and admissions personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, along with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse student populations.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective problem solver and self‑motivated learner.
• Ability to use instructional adaptive technology tools in online courses.
• Proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

LOCATION

Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts (In‑Person)

TRAVEL

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

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