What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Homeschool) position at Aspen Learning Lab?
Job description:
Are you a teacher who has a passion for middle and high school English Language Arts? If so, we have a fantastic position available for you. We are looking for an outstanding and qualified educator to work one-on-one with a student, in-person in Atherton, CA.
We are Aspen Learning Lab:
Our goal at Aspen Learning Lab is to inspire students to love learning through hands-on activities, curiosity, and positive reinforcement while meeting social, emotional, and academic milestones. We are looking for creative teachers who have the ability to problem solve and think critically!
We are looking for educators who:
- Demonstrate a deep knowledge for middle and high school ELA curriculum
- Curate and facilitate engaging lesson plans
- Are passionate about empowering students to grow both emotionally and academically
- Love learning and want to share that knowledge with students
- Utilize best practices and methods to connect and develop a relationship with students and families
- Thrive working as a team
- Are comfortable leading with creative ideas, lesson planning, and curriculum
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a team to develop effective teaching strategies
- Curate engaging, student-led curriculum
- Create lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to student's needs
- Integrate hands-on, project-based learning activities to make topics come to life
- Employ a variety of educational techniques
- Utilize informal and formal assessments to monitor and assess student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- Provide weekly updates on student progress
- Help student build their social and emotional competencies and self-esteem and confidence
- Collaborate with other educators/team members
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of the subject matter being taught (vocabulary skills, reading comprehension strategies, essay writing, grammar)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students
- Patience and understanding when working with students who may be struggling with the material
- Strong organizational skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher or tutor
- Teaching Credential (not required for all positions)
- Must be based in the Palo Alto area
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter, answering the following questions:
- What makes you an ideal candidate?
- What sets you apart from other educators in your field?
- What subjects do you enjoy teaching? What is your expertise?
- Have you ever worked with students who have learning challenges?
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90
