Inspired Learning Academy Hiring for Teacher Job at Allen, TX Full Time

Inspired Learning Academy – Teacher

Job Type
Part-time
4-8hrs/week

Pay
$20-$25/hr

Job Overview

Inspired Learning Academy is a non-traditional microschool that serves as an umbrella school for homeschoolers for grades 5th-12th. Our program emphasizes real-life skills learning through self-directed learning methods and mentoring.

We are seeking to fulfill a teacher position who can offer one or multiple weekly classes. Subject knowledge we are interested in are ELA, Science, STEM, History, and Math. Passion for any other subjects such as music, art, film, photography, finance, cooking, etc. are a plus. We are seeking for someone who is experienced or has a passion in at least one of the core subjects listed above.

We follow a hybrid schedule – Tues/Wed/Thurs are onsite, and Mon/Fri are online. All classes will be held within the school hours of 9:00am-3:45pm.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being around teens and feels passionate about giving them an opportunity to experience purposeful learning and to navigate their own unique educational path. Facilitating group classes will involve preparing interactive and engaging classes (possibly brainstormed with students), being flexible with curriculum or plans in order to accommodate students’ interests, and creating a safe, encouraging, and exciting environment for all learners. We will ask our facilitators to provide narrative feedback and guide students in developing portfolios and creating presentations of their learning in lieu of letter grades.

*** It is crucial that you have read through the Inspired Learning Academy website
( www.inspiredlearningacademy.org ) in detail and are aligned with our philosophy and methodology, before you apply for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Required)
• US work authorization (Required)
• Teaching experience: at least 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience working with teens: at least 1 year (Preferred)

Qualities we are looking for

• Integrity – be on time, be honest, deal with conflicts professionally
• Great communication skills with students, staff, and parents verbally and in writing
• Positive mindset
• Self-directed
• Great active listening skills
• Open-minded/Flexible
• Respectful
• Kind
• Ability to set and understand expectations and boundaries
• Strive to model all of the above for students
• Willingness to learn new subject matters requested by students

Responsibilities and Duties

• Facilitate group classes in topics you are passionate in
• Facilitate logistics and supervise groups who are taking online/virtual classes
• Supervise students during their breaks
• Communicate respectfully and promptly with students and staff in-person and online
• Encourage and support students in the presentation prep process
• Provide narrative feedback for students

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location