Job Summary

About EdisonLearning

EdisonLearning is the largest wholly minority-owned business in the online education space, and we are led by the industry’s most diverse leadership team. EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company’s comprehensive content, resources and support include 150 full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning’s work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.

Our organization’s growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people – both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company – making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.

The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values

Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience—provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.

Job Summary:

This part-time subject-specific teacher for Summer 2024 is responsible for managing the asynchronous and/or synchronous learning environment for individual instruction. The teacher interacts with students asynchronously by responding to posted course work, answering eSchoolware messages and emails, and creating course-specific resources for the students. The teacher also works to provide synchronous sessions if needed. They also communicate in real-time with the student through a variety of methods, which may include personalized learning sessions or open hours for students. This is a part-time position. The teacher works remotely from home but may be required to come into the office for professional development or training.

Essential Responsibilities:

Instruction and Student Achievement

o Proficient knowledge of the current curriculum for assigned grade levels and subjects

o Demonstrate knowledge of state standards, testing requirements, and graduation requirements within the core content

o Evaluate and provide feedback for subjective questions in the students’ assessments

o Meet all service level agreements in the expected time as outlined by company/client contracts

 o Provide necessary instruction and tutoring.

o Direct students to supplemental lesson content when necessary

o Supplement and reinforce the curriculum with online and offline materials and activities

 o Use eSchoolware to provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress

o Provide intervention tasks for students to complete to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to raise achievement and address weaknesses on a particular learning standard

o Support the learning needs of special education students

0 Maintains a caseload of 225-250 enrollments.

o Employed 20 hours per week during the school day (7:30-4:00)

Other duties as assigned

Maintain the Virtual Learning Environment

o Manage a home office that supports instruction and student achievement

o Initiate and strengthen relationships with students and their families through many different interactions

Professional Responsibilities

o Commit to the use of innovative technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students state-wide

o Participate in monthly staff meetings

o Participate in quarterly professional development sessions

o Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis

o Participate in bi-annual performance evaluations

O Maintain confidentiality as required by the law

Key Relationships

Internal: Teaching staff, Content team, Advisors, Online Support staff, CSM (Customer Success Manager), EdisonLearning stakeholders and Senior Leadership Team

External: Clients, Parents/Guardians, Students, Advisors, and Special Education staff

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in education related field

Minimum one-year teaching experience in a traditional (brick & mortar) school preferred

Completion of EdisonLearning training:

o Induction program.

o 16 training hours per year (PA. Act 48)

o Teacher Certification-willingness to pursue certification in other states based on operational need

 o Content proficiency

o Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in the subject to be taught, or have passed a rigorous state content exam in the subject

o Strong written and verbal skills

 o Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

 o Proficiency with multimedia communication tools and programs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.