Job description
Veritas Press is a Christian organization dedicated to providing the best classical Christian education materials and services anywhere. Veritas Scholars Academy (Veritas Press' Online Academy) consistently accepts resumés from exceptional teaching talent in all disciplines. If you are a highly skilled and caring teacher, please apply now. Our teachers enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere high speed internet is available.
Description:
Teacher is an independent contractor responsible for instructing courses as offered by VSA at mutually determined times, as defined in the teacher contract. Teachers are the most important component in a learning environment; therefore, VSA hires only the most qualified professionals to teach in our setting.
Some Responsibilities:
Teach within the bounds of the Veritas Statement of Faith.
Operate within all parameters of the VSA Teacher Handbook.
Teach classes at regularly scheduled times.
Grade and return all assignments within 48 hours. Exception: Papers greater than two pages are to be returned no later than 10 days past the submission due date.
Attend monthly teacher meetings.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of learning technologies (Learning Management System (LMS), online classroom).
Communicate routinely with students’ families (primarily messaging in LMS), specifically regarding student performance and progress.
Respond to families’ communications the same day when possible, and no later than two business days.
Communicate with students a minimum of one week before classes begin to ensure course expectations are clearly conveyed.
Communicate with students as needed outside of scheduled class hours to support and answer questions.
Complete quarterly comments to keep students and families well informed of students’ progress.
Ensure final grades are assigned and available for viewing by the close of the school year.
Assist administration in making placement determinations based upon students’ competency levels.
Maintain close contact with parents when students show signs of struggling in a course. Be prepared to offer well-considered, insightful solutions for struggling learners.
Skills and Qualifications:
Conversant with and supportive of the reformed faith and classical Christian education according to the VSA Statement of Faith and Philosophy
Understanding one’s discipline with a strong biblical worldview
Ever-increasing familiarity with and appreciation for VSA curriculum
Skilled in effective communication via messaging and phone
Energized by interactions with students and families
Loves children, particularly the ages being taught
Has a servant’s heart and is relationship-minded
Works diligently day to day under direct and indirect supervision
Operates with a high level of professionalism, continually pursuing excellence
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time
Extensive typing on QWERTY style keyboard
Extensive viewing of lighted computer monitor
Speaking and hearing
Reaching and bending
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Using hands to perform tasks
Working in standard office conditions with and near electronics
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
An advanced degree is desirable.
Instructions:
Be sure to answer all questions marked with an * on the application; they are required
If you're not sure of any of the other answers, leave them blank
Please upload a resume; we prefer PDF format
In the Cover Letter section, please write us a brief note to tell us why you're applying; it can be as formal as you want it to be; we just want to get to know you
After you submit your application, you cannot edit it
If you close the application without clicking the SUBMIT button, your details will not be saved; you'll have to start over
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.