Middle School ELA Teacher

Connections Academy

Middle School ELA Teacher at Lighthouse Connections Academy managing instructional programs. Supporting diverse students and families with academic progress and virtual education resources.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Virtually manage instructional programs
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff through use of computer and telephone
Keep student records and data up to date

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified and certified to teach the English Language Arts in Michigan
Michigan Residency preferred
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student and family focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition-free K–12 online public school
Work collaboratively with other teachers
Support students and parents with alternate strategies

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Soft Skills

Student And Family Focused ApproachFlexibilityTeam PlayerAbility To Work In Fast Paced Environment

Certifications

Teaching Certification In Michigan