Teacher as Practitioner and Researcher- Online Facilitation

LINC Education; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LINC Education seeks an experienced online facilitator to support the Masters of Teaching-Secondary online program. You will guide undergraduate online students, assist with academic writing and research skills, and provide personalised help via email or live sessions.

Proficiency in English and strong data-analysis skills are required. The role is an independent contractor position with flexible hours, typically between 5 pm and 10 pm local time, supporting students across the US and

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral or Master's in Teaching or related field, or equivalent accreditation.
• At least 5 years of relevant secondary school teaching, research, or professional experience in the last 10 years.
• Knowledge of teacher education policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter guidance to 25-30 undergraduate online students.
• Support in academic writing, research and time management.
• Conduct 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions.
• Guide on relevant reference materials.
• Mark assessments with detailed feedback.
• Moderate discussion forums and provide timely support.

Skills

Online facilitation

Data analysis

Australian education knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Diversity & inclusion

Educational policy

Academic integrity

Reflective practice

Communication (verbal)

Literature analysis

Literature reviews

Sustainability in curriculum

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Teaching or related field

Teaching/research experience in secondary education

University teaching experience (preferred)

Tools

LMS platforms

LINCtrac

Host university LMS

Job description

Category: Education Location: ETS5002- Teacher as Practitioner and Researcher

As an experienced online educator, the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC Education to offer online facilitation services for students studying in the Masters of Teaching-Secondary (Online) offered by Victoria University Online. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of educational data analysis to evaluate and improve teaching, curriculum, and student outcomes. They should understand how to support diverse learners, engage families and communities, apply educational policy, and participate in reflective, research-informed practice with academic integrity.

Key Skills Required

• Understanding of the Australian Education System
• Metacognitive teaching practices
• Data-driven instruction and lesson planning
• Data-informed practice
• AfL
• Cultural Diversity
• Evidence-based teaching
• Data analysis
• Behaviourist Management
• Analyse research literature
• Synoptic literature review
• Sustainability Cross-Curriculum Priority

Desired Candidate Profile

• A Doctoral qualification or Master's Degree in Teaching and/or the relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• 5 years of relevantsecondaryschool teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 10 years (Note: At least 3 years formal teaching experience at a university or college is preferred);
• Knowledge and understanding of teacher education policies and practices.
• Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures;
• Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication
• Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection;
• Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including host university's LMS and LINCtrac(training on these platforms will be provided). The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Subject matter guidance to a group of 25-30 undergraduate online students;
• Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management;
• 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions;
• Guidance on relevant reference material;
• Assessment marking with long-form feedback;
• Management of discussion forums; and
• Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues.

LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.).