Ela Teacher

Summary

Join Miaplaza, a rapidly growing online high school, as a High School ELA Teacher and Academic Advisor! This fully remote, asynchronous role focuses on student support, feedback, and mentorship, not live instruction. You will grade assignments, provide group tutoring, advise students, and collaborate with other staff to support student success. The position requires at least 3 years of teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong communication and organizational skills. Miaplaza offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of full-time experience teaching grades 9-12
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Secondary Education, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new platforms quickly, such as gradebooks, Google Classroom, curriculum platforms, and Google Suite
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) responsible use of AI tools to increase efficiency in the education sector

Responsibilities

• Efficiently evaluate students' assignments for various subjects, such as English 1-3, Literary Analysis and High School Writing, and providing comprehensive feedback to aid their learning and development
• Host weekly virtual group tutoring several times per week to clarify curriculum concepts, address questions, and offer additional support for ELA topics and assignments
• Maintain a caseload of students for whom you will provide academic advising, including quarterly check-ins, and in some cases, targeted support plans
• Identify struggling students and, together with the Student Support Specialist and Academic Counselors, proactively provide tiered support solutions to enhance their academic performance
• Act as the primary point of contact for both parents and students in academic matters in your subject area, ensuring a constructive channel of communication
• Actively participate in school initiatives and contribute to the creation and implementation of school-wide academic policies
• Lead or contribute to an extracurricular club or activity that aligns with your expertise or passion
• Uphold and contribute to our school's positive culture and values, both among the faculty and the student body
• Be willing to speak up when things can be improved, and willing to step up when a need is identified or support is needed within the school community

Preferred Qualifications

Online teaching experience

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more
• All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), floating holidays, parental leave, and other perks and benefits
• All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives