Virtual Writing Teacher (part-time)
You must submit a resume for this position. You must believe that you are the most fabulous Writing teacher to ever walk this Earth. Others should not apply.
Description of Position:
- We are seeking a Virtual Writing Teacher for our 3rd – 8th grade students who have Dysgraphia, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and/or possibly other learning challenges. You will use your experience, skills, and passion for helping/teaching children to learn and enjoy the process of Writing.
- Teaching Writing needs to be your passion.
- You will teach Writing while always focusing on the interests of our students to spur their interest and motivation.
- Please only apply if you can teach Writing in an exciting, motivating, and interactive way. You have all the latitude to do what you feel is best for your students while always helping them get better.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Special Needs required.
- At least 3 years of teaching experience required.
- At least 3 years of Virtual Teaching experience.
- At least 3 years of OG training/experience
Payment and Related:
- You will be paid –
- $20 to teach 1 student. $5 more for every additional student you teach during a 50 minute class. We never have more than 6 students in a class. Yes, possibly $45 to teach 1 class of 6 kids.
- We need someone who has a flexible schedule as we serve students from around the world. You will also have 1:1 tutoring opportunities before and after the school day.
- You will be paid as a 1099 independent contractor on Saturday of each week (via electronic payment) and based on the number of sessions you teach during the 5 prior days (Monday – Friday). There are no benefits with this position.
Additional Expectations of Position:
- There are teacher meetings (50min) every month. You are paid $15 for to attend and participate in this meeting.
- You will be required to communicate with parents via google doc (GREATNESS Report) at the end of each week about their child’s progress. You are paid $5 per each student who you provide information for in this document.
Do you fit our school culture?
We only do things that are in the best interest of kids and need dependable, organized and passionate teachers to apply. Our teachers love kids and understand that many of our kids have been defeated, dislike school and have low self-esteem. They require unwavering patience, need to be loved on, built up, and experience success. All of our kids have a GREATNESS and it’s our responsibility to help them understand what theirs is.
- Academically, we are only focused on our kids progressing at their own rate. Not passing some meaningless test. We do not issue grades.
- We are Switzerland and are neutral in/with every social topic imaginable. If you cannot put your own personal beliefs to the side and only stay focused on our kids, then please do not apply.
- We do not judge our kids or their parents for who they are or what they believe. We do not take advantage of our positions or isolated environment with kids in any way, shape, or form.
- We do not try to convince kids to believe what we believe. We present them with an unbiased perspective and context of information and let them along with their parents help shape them and determine who they will become.
- If a student wants to be called Steak and Shake today and Jelly Bean tomorrow, we do not care. Call them what they want to be called.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 – $40.00 per hour