Secondary Math Teacher - Minnesota Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Minnesota Connections Academy is seeking a certified teacher for Secondary Math to work from home in Minnesota, serving K-12 students via online and hybrid sessions. You will guide students and families, manage records, and participate in testing and outreach activities.

The role emphasizes grading, progress reporting, learning plan development, and regular communication with learning coaches. Authentication login is required for access to all systems.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Secondary Math in Minnesota.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft OS and MS Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Willingness to travel for events (marketing and state testing).
• Ability to work remotely and some evenings as needed.
• 2-step authentication required to login to systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional program from home in Minnesota.
• Conduct asynchronous and synchronous sessions with learners and learning coaches.
• Grade, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences.
• Develop Personal Learning Plans and schedules with families.
• Maintain student records and communicate regularly with parents and teachers.
• Coordinate with team to create enrichment activities and modifications.
• Support field trips and state testing activities as directed.
• Participate in student recruitment and marketing activities.

Skills

Secondary Math Teaching

Tech proficiency

Strong communication

Organized & punctual

Customer focus

Flexible availability

Team player

Travel readiness

Remote work

Evening hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from your home in Minnesota, certified Teachers will 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 his/her instructional program.

The 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;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• 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;
• Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest 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.
• 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 Secondary Math in Minnesota (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills(especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• 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
• Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $42,000-$57,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.hrc-connectionsacademy.com/prospective-employee-benefits-page.html.

Minnesota 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.