Miaplaza, Inc. · 1 day ago
Science Teacher for MiaPrep Online High School (MOHS)
Miaplaza is dedicated to enhancing online education through an inclusive homeschool curriculum platform. They are seeking a passionate Secondary Science Teacher for their MiaPrep Online High School, where the role involves providing student support, feedback, and mentorship in a fully remote setting.
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Responsibilities
Grading and Feedback: Efficiently evaluate students' assignments for various subjects, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Life Science, Astronomy, and Earth Science, providing comprehensive feedback to aid their learning and development
Group Tutoring: Host weekly virtual group tutoring several times per week to clarify curriculum concepts, address questions, and offer additional support for Science topics and assignments
Academic Advising: Maintain a caseload of students for whom you will provide academic advising, including quarterly check-ins, and in some cases, targeted support plans
Tiered Support: Identify struggling students and, together with the Student Support Specialist and Academic Counselors, proactively provide tiered support solutions to enhance their academic performance
Parental and Student Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for both parents and students in academic matters in your subject area, ensuring a constructive channel of communication
School Community Engagement: Actively participate in school initiatives and contribute to the creation and implementation of school-wide academic policies. Lead or contribute to an extracurricular club or activity that aligns with your expertise or passion
Positive Culture Building: Uphold and contribute to our school's positive culture and values, both among the faculty and the student body
Ownership: Be willing to speak up when things can be improved, and willing to step up when a need is identified or support is needed within the school community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Secondary Education, or related field
At least 3 years of full-time secondary science teaching experience in the United States, and must be comfortable teaching both physical and life science
Professional experience supporting students in secondary education within the last 5 years
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote setting
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new platforms quickly, such as gradebooks, Google Classroom, curriculum platforms, and Google Workspace
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) responsible use of AI tools to increase efficiency in the education sector
Preferred
A background in physical and life science preferred
Full-time high school science teaching experience in the United States preferred
Online teaching experience (nice to have but not required!)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
PTO is all-purpose time off, and combines traditional vacation and paid sick leave plans into one flexible, inclusive policy
Parental leave
Free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children in their lives