Connections Academy

Online English teacher for children

“Substitute Teacher - ELL”

English online

Pay not published

Before you apply

The role is home-based in the USA.
A valid and active full state teaching certification is required.
A bachelor’s degree or higher.

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About this job

The role supports students in Connections Academy schools across the country from a secure home office.

Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Substitute Teachers will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country.

At a glance

Students: Each child in a Connections Academy school receives support from the substitute teacher. the Substitute Teacher will consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
Hours and time zone: When assigned, be online Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm in the school’s time zone. When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to:
Contract: Part-time and without benefits. This is a part-time position with no benefits.
Duration: Assignments range from two to 20 weeks, but are not limited to that range; the average assignment lasts eight to 12 weeks. ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment being 8-12 weeks in length.
Where you can live: The role is home-based in the USA. Home-Based, USA

Details to confirm: Lesson length, Minimum commitment, Start date

Lesson length: Lesson length is not specified.
Minimum commitment: No minimum weekly commitment is stated.
Start date: No start date is listed.

Who can apply

Degree: A bachelor’s degree or higher. Bachelor’s degree or higher
Teaching certificate: A valid and active full state teaching certification is required. Substitutes must be highly qualified and hold a valid and active full state teaching certification.

Details to confirm: Language, Experience

Language: Language requirements are not specified.
Experience: Experience requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

Details to confirm: How pay is worked out, Payment schedule, Payment method, Bonuses, Cancellations and no-shows, Employment and pay terms

How pay is worked out: The posting does not explain how pay is calculated.
Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Bonuses: The posting does not confirm any bonuses.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.
Employment and pay terms: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.

Set-up

Connections Academy asks for

A dedicated, distraction-free home working environment. Maintain a dedicated, distraction-free home working environment where all business activities will occur.
Reliable, high-speed internet access. Reliable, high-speed internet access
A Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office-equipped computer, with PC preferred. Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer required (PC preferred)

Nice to have

A second screen for materials and your notes.
A backup plan for an internet or power interruption.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Start with the course goals and find out what students already understand. Plan explanations, practice and feedback that suit their year group and subject. Make it easy for students to ask for help, and keep track of progress across assignments. Confirm the balance of live teaching, marking, meetings and preparation before accepting the role.

Good to know before you apply

Onboarding: Required orientation and training must be completed within 30 days of hire and at the start of each school year. Complete required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire, and at the beginning of each school year
Tips: You may not provide care for others or hold another job during normal school hours while assigned. May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment. Alternative care arrangements must be made May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment

Details to confirm: How applying works, The demo lesson, Your first students, Peak hours, The first month

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
Your first students: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.

How to apply

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Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.

Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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Questions to ask the employer

Which year groups and subjects will I teach?
What is the balance of live lessons, marking and other work?
Are materials provided, and is preparation time paid?
What teaching licence or local clearance is required?
How are students supported when they need additional help?

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