ELA Teacher (Remote) Job 2024 Full Time

We are looking for an inspiring teacher to help a profoundly gifted 7th grader improve his writing skills. The position is fully remote, so teachers must demonstrate understanding of best practices for online teaching. Interested candidates can apply here: modulo.app/teach

About Us

Modulo is a new company that helps families curate their child’s education as a supplement or replacement to traditional school. Our mission is to give every child the chance to thrive through customized education that meets their unique needs. We don’t believe there is any perfect solution for every child, but that we can help parents find the perfect education for their unique child through the right combination of teachers, classes, curriculum, parent-led instruction and independent learning opportunities – drawing from the incredible reservoir or learning opportunities available today. Families often feel overwhelmed and confused customizing their child’s education. We make it easy by finding the ideal combination of local and online classes, tutors and curriculum to meet their unique needs.

About you

We are looking for a teacher who is very high energy, compassionate, patient, has experience working with learners online, flexible, adept at differentiating teaching methods for different kinds of learners, and excited to innovate. The teacher will not have to spend time preparing curriculum outside of sessions. We can provide you with a curriculum plan or you can use your own. Typically our tutors support children as they move through learning apps we recommend.

The teacher must also have extremely fast Wifi.

Schedule Times

The student is homeschooled, so there is some flexibility around timing.

Schedule Dates

The position will be ongoing during the school year.

Activities are flexible, but may include

• Giving a prompt for an essay (based on types of essays that student’s age group is expected to knows.
• Evaluation of writing skills and recommendations for improvement
• Leading brain breaks

Sample lesson plan

• 5 minute check in on progress
• 20 minutes: Give feedback on writing from previous week.
• 5 minute break break break
• 25 minutes, critical reading introduce a type of writing, and evaluate it’s strengths and weaknesses. Give prompt for a new piece of writing.
• 5 minute reflection and planning.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, apply here: modulo.app/teach

In the application, you’ll be asked to provide

• Your full schedule of availability
• A short unlisted youtube video introducing yourself and sharing your experience tutoring math and any experience you have teaching ELA and working with gifted children (as a teacher, friend/family member or your own experience as a learner)
• A screenshot of your internet speed

Tips for your video:

To demonstrate that you have a strong ability to facilitate learning online

• Put the camera at eye level or above when recording
• Use a laptop, NOT your phone and be sure the camera is horizontal
• Ensure you have a mike and can be heard and seen
• Dress appropriately and confirm your camera is not blurry

We are hiring immediately, so applicants who apply early will be given first priority.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience teaching English?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote