Remote Online EL (English Learner) Teacher - full or part time

Company Summary

Learning Network is a growing, innovative, and customer-centric educational technology company. We seek creative and tenacious individuals to help us deliver on our proven system of driving success through service.

Service is at the heart of what we do. At Learning Network, you will be among real people who care, about their customers and their colleagues. In our system, we prioritize service by making sure the details are done and done well - every time. We make promises and we keep those promises. We recognize that our students and families don’t have to choose us. Thus, service is the bedrock of everything we do. It’s embedded deep within our culture. White-glove service with a smile is an expectation of every employee.

At Learning Network, you’ll be a part of a system that works. You’ll learn and then implement that system making you and us special in the eyes of our students and families. You’ll sleep better knowing you make a difference in the lives of thousands of people. You’ll bring access to our innovative educational model to thousands of students. You’ll do this amongst a supportive community of people who care. In return, you’ll care. You’ll show you care by learning our system, being teachable, and using that system to drive positive academic results. You’ll do this not only by doing your job well but by valuing relationships - with customers and with colleagues. You’ll achieve your goals by helping others achieve theirs.

Working at Learning Network isn’t for everyone. But for those that commit to working hard and who prioritize service, students, and colleagues, it’s an incredibly rewarding experience.

Position Summary

We have an opening for an EL Teacher. In this role, you will support students with language acquisition and literacy development through the use of EL instructional strategies. The role of the EL teacher includes direct/indirect instruction for students in grades K-12, consultation, caseload management, mentor training, and professional responsibilities.

This position is full time and is online.

Candidates must reside in one of the following approved states: AZ,AR, FL, ID, KS, OK, SD, TN, TX, or UT

Job Duties

• Assess ELs using placement, progress monitoring, and annual growth measures;
• Utilize assessments to diagnose students' instructional needs in order to develop and support reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills;
• Develop and implement English Language Development (ELD) Profiles for EL students;
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of the opportunities of English language learners, including support for SIOP strategies in the general education classroom;
• Daily targeted language and literacy development across content areas through the use of curriculum and supplementation in learning centers and/or online;
• Promote positive relationships between ELs, their families, and communities through regular communication;
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific, and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level;
• Attend RTI, and other meetings in relation to the needs of EL learners;
• Testing duties include: CMAS, WAPT/WIDA Screener, ACCESS, other special services testing;
• Support EL Director to process paperwork for incoming EL students
• Small group intervention sessions for Newcomer and NEP EL students; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Depth of knowledge in first and second language acquisition;
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and emotional characteristics and needs found in EL students;
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy, team environment and juggle multiple tasks;
• Strict attention to detail; and
• Achieve daily performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters degree in EL required
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (or equivalent) Endorsement;
• Prior EL brick and mortar or virtual school experience required;
• Sheltered Observation Instruction Protocol (SIOP) training; and
• Ability to pass required background check.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision employee coverage for as little as $1 each per month
• Personal paid time off in addition to major holidays
• Short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance all 100% paid by the employer
• 401(k) with employer contributing a dollar-for-dollar match of employee contributions up to 5% of employee earnings
• Best-in-class employee recognition platform, powered by Fond
• Employee discount program with instant access to pre-negotiated, best-rate-guaranteed discounts on hundreds of popular products and services from categories like fitness, travel, professional development, home services, entertainment, and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• When are you looking to start a new position with Learning Network?
• Are you interested in a full or part time position?
• Do you have a degree (bachelors or higher) specifically focused on teaching English Learners?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote