Conduct live online classes for grades PK-5 using Kolbe Academy's curriculum and manage courses via Schoology. Responsibilities include developing lessons, grading assignments, and maintaining regular communication with students and parents.
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedPosition Type: Always Accepting ApplicationsEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationOnline instructors for grades PK-5 teach live online courses using Kolbe Academy's curriculum. Responsibilities include conducting live classes, developing lessons and other materials, grading student work, and regularly communicating with students and parents. Kolbe will provide course plans, books, software, and other resources, as well as ongoing support and training, to help instructors to succeed in their roles.
See the elementary live schedule here: Elementary Schedule 26-27
Teachers should plan for 2.5 hours of live time each day and 1-2 hours of planning and grading
Responsibilities for Teachers Grades PK-5
Conduct live classes as scheduled in Adobe Connect
Manage and maintain assigned courses in Schoology (our learning management system)
Create & post a weekly assignment schedule each Friday
Design and develop lessons, assignments, and assessments using the Kolbe curriculum
Communicate with parents and students through email and Schoology (M-F except on holidays)
Provide timely feedback and grading on all assignments and assessments
Hold office hours during exam weeks and by request of students
Complete annual initial and ongoing training as assigned
Attend all in-service, department, and grade level meetings as scheduled
Other PK-5 responsibilities include
Check email and Schoology messages on a daily basis, Monday-Friday not including holidays or breaks
Return graded assignments within a reasonable time frame
Hold office hours/Student success meetings upon appointment
Complete training in all technology, Kolbe philosophy and policy, and online teaching pedagogy
Attend faculty in-service meetings as directed
Attend all department meetings as scheduled
QualificationsIdeal Candidate:
Experience teaching the specific subject in the classroom and/or online
Passion for technology and familiarity with online learning
Ability to create engaging synchronous lessons
Engaging personality
Organized and Professional
Catholic and Virtuous
BONUS: Understanding of Classical/Ignatian Methodology
Required Qualifications
Classroom teaching experience and/or tutoring homeschool students.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Master's degree in field or teacher certification (any state). Preferred
Previous experience teaching in an online environment. Preferred
Job Requirements
Complete Kolbe Academy teacher training course.
Dedicated work space appropriate for conducting live online classes in a professional manner.