Elementary Teacher POOL - Full and Part time

Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. Please Note: Applications and interviews are only valid for one school year. For each school year an applicant would like to be considered, a new application must be submitted. ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMIES AND TK TEACHER POSITIONS: The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily, complete all assignments, and attend required live instructional sessions. Teachers meet with students daily in virtual classrooms to provide standards-based targeted instruction that meets the needs of the students, as well as support students in coursework, provide additional one-to-one support, provide feedback, and grade student work. Teachers build lasting relationships with their students through consistent outreach throughout the school year and monitor attendance and engagement. Additionally, teachers provide interventions as needed to ensure students remain engaged and grow academically. Teachers meet with students throughout the week in virtual classrooms to provide standards-based targeted instruction that meets the needs of the students during daily “Circle Time”. Teachers also support students in coursework, provide additional one-to-one support, grade student work, and provide feedback. Teachers build lasting relationships with their students through consistent outreach throughout the school year and monitor attendance and engagement. Additionally, teachers provide interventions as needed to ensure students remain engaged and grow academically. Teachers are required to connect virtually with students once per month at minimum and attend/coordinate in-person events twice per quarter. All teachers are required to proctor state testing. Full time teachers work Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. Full Time TK Teachers: Annual salary based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 3 years of experience in California. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system. Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties the schools service students and hires in) Valid/current Preliminary/Clear/Life California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential California English Learner Authorization- Issued by CTC At least 24 units in early childhood education and/or childhood development OR A child development teacher or site coordinator permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept temporary county certificates, out-of-state, intern, expired, emergency, short-term staff permits, or credentials in the process of being obtained. Job Title: Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Reports To: Regional Lead Teacher/Principal (designated area)/Director/Head of School Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach. Our teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. The CAVA teacher is a highly qualified instructional teacher responsible for the delivery of specified course content both online and in person. Conduct online daily “Circle Time” with students. Instruct individual, small group, and whole groups of students online on a daily basis based upon different data sources. Conduct in person and/or virtual meetings every quarter or as required with parents/responsible adults and students to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social or developmental issues. Discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents. Work with students when adjustment and academic problems arise. Proactively track student academic progress and attendance on a daily and weekly basis and communicate with families whenever a warning sign emerges. Ensure completion of student assessments and utilize student data to drive ongoing instruction. Conduct conferences with parents/responsible adults to assess each student’s progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues. Support parents with school set-up, including computer set-up, and logistics questions. Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work week. Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families including attending community building activities such as school outings, service-learning opportunities, clubs, and events. Travel regularly within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities such as, back to school events, open houses, and orientations. Participate in a teacher conference calls/meetings as needed. Participate in regional professional developments (virtual and in person). Actively participate in all aspects of standardized testing (including, but not limited to, working with administration to prepare students for testing, ensuring all students are tested, assisting with the logistics of selecting testing sites). Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams. Participate in teacher evaluation process. Participate in the school's self-evaluation process. Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed. Bachelor's degree Strong content and subject-matter knowledge Ability to support and guide adults and students Excellent writing and grammar skills Flexible schedule Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching credential California English Learner Authorization At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. As determined by the LEA employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet point A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Students will be assigned to teachers by the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) or designees according to a number of variables. Full time classes will be filled prior to assigning students to part time teachers. When appropriate, students from the same family will be assigned to a single teacher. Reacts well under pressure; Includes subordinates in planning; Provides regular performance feedback; Planning & Organization: Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others; Set… Fosters team cooperation; Uses technology to increase productivity To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required. This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TBD based on the school calendar #J-18808-Ljbffr CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES