Lowcountry Connections Academy - Upper Elementary Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year

Connections Academy; South Carolina; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in online education seeks a dedicated Upper Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves managing instructional programs from a home office, engaging with students and parents through virtual platforms, and supporting personalized learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be certified to teach grades 3-5 in South Carolina and possess strong technology and communication skills. Join a passionate team committed to maximizing student potential and delivering high-quality education in a flexible, supportive environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys while working remotely.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Elementary grades 3-5 in South Carolina.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft OS and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional programs and support students through virtual methods.
• Communicate regularly with parents and develop Personal Learning Plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

Organization

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Education

Certified to teach Elementary grades 3, 4, and 5

Tools

Microsoft OS

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Lowcountry Connections Academy - Upper Elementary Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Lowcountry Connections Academy: Working from your home office in South Carolina, certified 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 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, 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 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 cumulative files, 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;
• 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;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students);
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary grades 3, 4, and 5 in South Carolina
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs, and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families