Academic Resource Specialist

Company Culture & Mission

Located in downtown Spokane, Enlightium Academy (Enlightium) is a leading Christian education provider for online and homeschooled students in the K-12 market as well as co-op schools. Thousands of students across the country and around the world have used our program since 2003 (see an interactive map of our reach: https://www.enlightiumacademy.com/current-families/student-interactive-map). This is a fast-growing and exciting company that delivers cutting-edge, technology-powered solutions to families across the country and around the world. At Enlightium, we value collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and personal/professional development. Enlightium has a welcoming environment that encourages growth by allowing employees to learn and by providing opportunities to improve. Our employees enjoy the family-like environment which provides autonomy and the freedom to give feedback to leadership.

The heart of the mission at Enlightium Academy is to bring glory to God in all we do, serve Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, and share the gospel with Enlightium students through our Bible-based curriculum and Christian teachers. This mission is the basis for our educational philosophy, as articulated in our motto and Bible verse, “Driven to make a difference in hearts and minds”, and “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16. We accomplish this through promoting Christ-like character, providing our students with a high standard of education, being a loving and supportive community for our students and families, and encouraging students to pursue their individual God-given passions and interests.

Position Description

We are seeking an educator to support K-12 students as a member of our Intervention Team. This position is full-time and requires availability during typical school hours in the time zone of your residency.

Sincere care and concern for students' well-being and academic progress are of primary importance in order to effectively minister to students in this position. Technical savvy, intellectual acuity, a growth mindset, and excellent communication skills are of the utmost importance for this role

Compensation

While the compensation for this position depends on the candidate's experience and qualifications, the approximate wage range is $18 to $24 per hour.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance with 75% employer contribution (30 hours)
• 401(k) options (30 hours)
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance (30 hours)
• Paid time off
• Flexible non-paid time off
• Over 20 days off for holidays and breaks
• Paid time for monthly internal chapel services and prayer meetings
• Paid group and individual professional development
• School ID card (use it to get educational discounts, etc.)
• Company t-shirt
• Professional development opportunities paid by Enlightium upon approval (conferences, courses, certifications, etc.)
• Remote option available

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and support students synchronously and asynchronously within a digital environment.
• Innovate and collaborate by staying up-to-date with educational discourse and best practices.
• Maintain the highest level of professional conduct and appropriate boundaries.
• Aid families in the onboarding process to academic intervention.
• Create schedules and track students' progress.
• Initiate and maintain dialogue that builds rapport with students and parents.
• Hold students accountable in a firm yet gracious and professional manner.
• Coordinate effectively with teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators to ensure the success of our academic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Previous teaching experience
• Familiarity with online education and homeschooling
• Work experience with remediation and intervention preferred
• Strong technical savvy and adaptability
• Ability to build rapport with students and parents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and devotion to biblical stewardship