Online Teacher

Online Teacher

Division :KC Distance Learning Location :Newark NJ US 07101 Job Type :Part Time Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager) Education :Bachelors Degree Category :Teacher, Education/Training Job Description : Now Hiring: Online Middle School and High School Teachers Are you looking for a great opportunity, a rewarding career, or the chance to make a difference? KC Distance Learning is hiring Highly Qualified Middle School and High School certified teachers to fill positions across the country. We currently have part-time positions available for qualified teachers who want to work from their home. Working at KCDL you will enjoy a flexible work environment, utilize the latest distance learning and communications technology, and, best of all, you can help students from all walks of life achieve their individual potential. KC Distance Learning is a rapidly growing, for-profit education company that provides online learning opportunities to middle and high school students.  Our markets include homeschoolers, schools and school districts in all 50 states and around the world. The teacher will play a key role in the company’s pursuit of continual progress toward supporting students with industry leading, instructionally sound, and timely education. Under the leadership of the Manager of Instruction and, specifically, the Instructional Supervisor, this role is responsible for implementing instructional practices that support student achievement, student retention, and student motivation. Current Openings in New Jersey: Health 6-12 Physical Education 6-12 American Government 6-12 American History 6-12 World History 6-12 Economics 6-12 Chinese 6-12 Japanese 6-12 AP Physics 6-12 Earth Science 6-12 Chemistry 6-12 Physics 6-12 Algebra 6-12 Geometry 6-12 Trigonometry 6-12 French 6-12 Aventa Teacher Description: This position will support the Aventa curriculum and students.

Applicant must possess amiddle gradesorsecondarystate teaching certification in the subject and grade-level he or she is teaching, in addition to a computer with the appropriate Internet connectivity and software.

Specific Responsibilities: The Teacher will teach courses following a proactive instructional methodology, such as: * Contact each new student to welcome them to the course. * Contact each new mentor to introduce yourself and provide any additional information about course requirements/expectations. * Contact individual students who are inactive for a period of 7 or more days. * Contact the mentor if a student is inactive for a period of 7 days or more.  * Closely monitor student progress relative to their individual course schedule. * Monitor end dates to ensure students are staying on track in the course and proactively contact the student and mentor if concerns arise or if an extension is recommended.  * Provide motivating, timely, and constructive feedback for student assignments. * Provide motivating comments and constructive feedback for each assessment item. * Maintain a safe learning environment. * Follow acceptable use policy and FERPA guidelines. * Evaluate all subjective assessments (homework assignments as well as subjective exam components) and assign an appropriate grade to each within 72 hours of student submission.  * Ensure that final grades are issued in a timely manner when a student completes a course, within 5 days of when the students last assignment was submitted or when his or her end date has passed.  * Communicate effectively with students and mentors at different technology skill levels to support instruction and advance educational goals. * Hold weekly instructional synchronous chats (1 hour session per week) via Elluminate and ensure that students unable to attend these sessions have access to recorded meetings. * Provide useful information to students to support success in each course by updating the course home/syllabus area in each course section at a minimum to ensure that it includes a complete syllabus, an explanation of course policies, grading policies, staff information, contact information, and other appropriate information needed as students take the course.  * Respond to student and mentor inquiries, questions and requests for help within 24 hours of receipt, regardless of the medium (email, phone call, etc.) * Demonstrate the proper and proficient distribution of announcements and updating these regularly (at least weekly) so that enrolling students feel welcomed and part of the course.  * Manage and communicate effectively via the telephone, email, and Message Center. * Demonstrate the proper use of voice mail (if applicable).  * Manage and communicate effectively via the discussion board. * Demonstrate the proper use of the discussion board, create forums, ensure students stay on topic, and maintain a collaborative environment. * Demonstrate sufficient use of a Web browser and search engine to locate and evaluate technology-based educational sites that support the instruction and enhance interactivity. Demonstrate proficient distribution of websites.  * Work with other staff and faculty in a cooperative, professional manner. * Effectively review courses on an as-needed basis to ensure accurate and current content/assessments. * Collaborate with staff, teachers and/or course writers on an as-needed basis in order to enhance the curriculum. * Actively monitor and participate in the Teacher Resource Center and Online Instruction Community, including actively engaging in discussion groups for Aventa teachers and others teaching Aventa courses and contributing ideas and resources.  * Serve as a master teacher to other teachers teaching Aventa courses (if applicable).  * Participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, APÒtrainings (including summer institutes if applicable), hardware, software and/or educational training sessions as scheduled. * Provide at least two weeks notice before taking any vacation consisting of three or more days off. * Keep accurate, organized records. * Maintain educationally sound rubrics and apply them to the grading process.  * Demonstrate ability to record and submit time via Journyx on a weekly basis. * Pursue professional development opportunities. * Satisfy all continuing educational requirements as dictated by state teaching certification. Company Structure: * The Teacher will report directly to the Aventa Instructional Supervisor and work closely with the Instructional staff.KC Distance Learning is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please refer to job code klcorp-14513 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Education/Training
	> Teacher
Location:	Newark, NJ
County:	Essex County
ZIP Code:	07101
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Knowledge Learning Corporation
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please