Remote English Teacher

Who We Are:

Laurel Springs School is a pioneer in online private education, offering WASC-accredited, flexible, and personalized learning experiences since 1991. We are dedicated to engaging global learners in an education that values individuality, integrates passions into academic pathways, and fosters inquiry, growth, mastery, purpose, and independence.

Who We're Looking For:

Laurel Springs School is looking for an experienced, student-centered, energetic, passionate English teacher who can teach English in grades 6-12. A successful candidate must have a strong background in English and literature, love working with adolescent students, have excellent communication and relational skills, and be skilled with online learning strategies and technologies. The candidate should also be organized, productive, and data-driven.

Responsibilities:

• Advance the mission of the school by supporting asynchronous and synchronous student learning through our online learning management system and other learning platforms.

• Demonstrate content area expertise and model best practices in online teaching.

• Monitor academic progress of each student to ensure mastery and timely completion of enrollments.

• Provide substantive, motivating, personalized, timely, and constructive feedback for all student assignments.

• Implement a multi-tiered system of support in collaboration with staff.

• Plan and teach synchronous sessions as needed.

• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff.

• Participate in professional development, practice self-assessment, and strive for continuous improvement.

• Support the curriculum team with content creation and course reviews.

• Communicate proactively with students and families via email, telephone, videoconference, and other channels as needed.

• Proactively offer ample opportunities for students to seek and receive extra help and for parent conferences via virtual office hours and appointments.

• Participate actively in the school community by leading and joining clubs, in-person and virtual field trips, and other school-sponsored experiences.

• Maintain a virtual environment that is safe, healthy, appropriate, and conducive to learning.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, children and families as well as LSS management and operations.

• Aid students in developing self-confidence and a positive self-image by fostering an inclusive environment of support and belonging.

• Encourage initiative and a sense of responsibility for learning in students.

• Reflect attitude and behaviors that value diverse perspectives and experiences and a growth mindset.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays and sick days

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Tuition discounts for your children

• Professional development opportunities

• Education reimbursement and partnerships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education field, subject matter or equivalent

• Advanced degree in education or core subject matter preferred.

• Active Teaching Certification is required

• Previous online teaching experience preferred.

• Exceptional communication and writing skills.

• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail and digital resources.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with technology and commitment to the role it plays in education today

• Ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to deploy technology to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and the administrative team.

• Enthusiasm for working with children and families.

• Ability to travel to attend in-person events, meetings, and training.