Indiana: Licensed Part time K-8 Teacher 26-27 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Braintree Academy Part Time K-6 grade Teacher-2026-27

***Candidates must live in one of Braintree work states in order to qualify: ID, IN, MS, ND, OK, TN, UT, WY***

General Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated educators to provide support for students in grades Kindergarten through 6, as well as their parent learning coaches, within a flexible, home-centered educational environment. Our teachers collaborate closely with families, offering guidance and resources to ensure each student’s success. Leveraging various online tools, teachers deliver support and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents. Candidates generally work virtually and must live in one of the Braintree States: ID, IN, MS, ND, OK, TN, UT, WY

• Flexible Hours: Primarily asynchronous with the need for at least 15 weekly hours between 8 am & 5 pm M-F in the state teaching, as needed. (e.g IEP/MTSS Support, Administering screeners, In-person testing, Virtual teaching, staff meetings, etc) 
• Collaborative Engagement: Work both synchronously and asynchronously with fellow educators, contributing to a supportive and dynamic team culture.

• Applicants must reside in one of the following states to be eligible: Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, or Wyoming.
• This role is ideal for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in a student-centered, adaptable teaching environment.
• A current teaching license with willingness/eligibility to transfer the license to the application state.

Braintree 2025-26 Teacher Roles

Assignment:

Min caseload is 25 students

Hours for K-6 teacher:

Average Hours:

25 Students-Up to 9-11/week 

35 Students-Up to 10-13/week  

45 Students-Up to 11-15/week 

As this is a part-time position, the average hours for most teachers has between 8 and 15 hours per week.

Teachers must not exceed 20 hours per week without prior special permission from the Director.

Factors Influencing Your Hours.

Your specific weekly total is primarily determined by your caseload. However, hours may be extended beyond your caseload baseline if you are involved in:

• Testing & Compliance: State screeners or mandatory testing sessions.
• Additional Assignments: Virtual teaching or leading Intervention classes.
• Extra Duties: Any other pre-approved supplemental tasks.

Part-time Teacher Essential Responsibilities

Communication:

Respond to all communications (parent, student, staff) within 24 hours of receipt during school days. 

Grading:

All grading will be completed within 7 days of assignments being submitted. Grading responsibilities: biweekly grading with instructional feedback, and semester learning plan feedback & electives for all states. Any states with attendance checks as well.

State Testing:

-Administer any required screeners/tests as assigned by the state or Partner.

-Participate in In-person testing in the state the state you reside (Spring/at least 4 days).

-If in-person testing does not happen in the home state, teachers will do the equivalent in virtual testing support.

IEP/504/Parent Meeting:

Prepare for and attend all IEP, 504, or parent meetings unless an extenuating circumstance exists. Notification to the A.D of SpEd or SST and submitted written student input required. Review plans and accommodations at the start of each semester.

Interventions:

Participate in the MTSS process by assisting families with interventions, collecting data, and presenting information to the SST.

Track Data:

Student data tracking (state testing results, communication log, etc.)

Student Support Availability: 

-Provide families with three hours of weekly availability between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm (local time for your families) using a scheduling app. You may need to work with families to find alternative times if needed.

-These need to be in 1-hour blocks.

Professional Learning Communities and Faculty Meetings:

-Attend 1 monthly faculty & 1 monthly PLC meeting monthly with the camera on.

-Be present and give valuable input.

-If you have been excused and miss your meeting you must watch a recording, and complete any assigned task within due date expectations. (PLCs are generally not recorded as those are collaborative experiences)

Professional Development:

-Attend and/or complete professional development provided throughout the year required by BES and/or your partner district. Any missed meetings will need to be communicated ahead of time with Instructional Coach or Evaluator.

-Maintaining teacher licensure is a requirement of the teacher as a professional.

Teacher Evaluation:

Participate in the teacher evaluation process through the school year as outlined by Braintree.

Other jobs and tasks as assigned:

-Adhere to the Braintree Handbook.

-Ensure that instructional modifications required by a special education student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), ELP, or 504 are being met.

-Fulfill any other assigned roles/duties (PLC, Intervention classes, etc)

-Have 15 hours of weekly availability (between 8-4pm/work state).

-Participate in Faculty or PLC meetings as assigned each month. (these meetings may be outside the 8-4pm hours)

Tech Stipend:

Eligible after 18 months of employment.

See Teacher Responsibilities Document for more details

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Benefit offerings at Braintree Educational Services depend on full-time or part-time status. This position is part-time and includes the following benefit options:

• Pet Insurance Options
• Life Lock - Identity Protection Options
• Tech Stipend - following 18 months of employment
• Personal Leave – Up to six weeks of unpaid leave following 90 days of employment for qualifying circumstances
• Flexible Schedule
• Remote Work Environment

Braintree Educational Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, individual employment state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BES participates in E-Verify and will verify authorization to work in the United States.

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