Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Connections Academy; Jacksonville (AR); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An online education provider is seeking certified Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves supporting students remotely, engaging with parents, and ensuring educational completion. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching certifications. This part-time position requires availability throughout the school week and maintaining a distraction-free work environment.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in any state.
• Availability Monday through Friday during assigned school hours.
• Maintain a distraction-free home working environment.

Responsibilities

• Be online and available to students, parents, and school staff.
• Communicate with parents and update learning plans.
• Complete grading and generate progress reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong technology skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Learning management systems

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Working from a secure, distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Teachers will support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country. Using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the Substitute Teacher will consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Elementary Substitute Teacher will act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies, ranging from 2 to 20 weeks, with an average assignment length of 8-12 weeks. This is a part-time position with no benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school\'s time zone while on assignment.
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning.
• Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner as instructed by the school.
• Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
• Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies and 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 student logs.
• Work with counselors and special educators to ensure that individual student needs are met, providing frequent updates on student behaviors and activities in the classroom.
• When not on assignment, actively check email to stay informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates.

Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment. Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year. Maintain active certifications.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in any state; priority states: AZ, CO, FL, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY.
• Multiple state certifications are a plus; ability to obtain certification in other states as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Maintain a dedicated, distraction-free home working environment where all business activities will occur.
• Availability Monday through Friday during assigned school hours (typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school’s time zone) when on assignment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility, prioritization, self-direction, and creativity.
• Understanding of IEP/504 plans and how they can be implemented in a virtual setting.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proven commitment to student achievement; strong technology skills (learning management systems, Microsoft Office, Google Apps).
• Reliable, high-speed internet access; Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer (PC preferred).
• Customer-focused and a team player.
• May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment; alternative care arrangements must be made. May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment.
• Complete required orientation and training within 30 days of hire and at the beginning of each school year.
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed, to support some families.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

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