About the position
We are seeking a CTY Online Programs Instructor-USVI Math Academy for Promising Scholars, who will mainly be responsible for teaching elementary and middle school level in a hybrid virtual math course (grades 5 - 8). The instructor will conduct synchronous work between 7-11 AM Eastern Standard Time Monday-Friday, which will include direct instruction, team meetings, and co-teaching with an in-person instructor located in the US Virgin Islands (USVI). The role also involves hosting individual and group meetings with students for reteaching, materials review, or addressing general subject matter questions. The instructor will be the main contact point for students, ensuring that every student has an outstanding learning experience with CTY. In addition to teaching, the instructor will be responsible for promptly replying to emails from students, parents/guardians, program leadership, and co-teachers. They will provide detailed feedback on assessments according to a rubric and actively check in on all assigned students to ensure their progress through the course. The instructor will also intervene with extra synchronous in-person meetings to support students as needed. Phone calls to students, parents, and schools may be required. While class times have not yet been finalized, candidates will likely need to be available to teach from 7-11 AM Eastern each weekday for this position. This position is telework eligible, but it is important to note that it is not benefits eligible and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Multiple positions are available, and the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check. All employees participating in or serving children in university programs must participate in mandatory Child Abuse Prevention online training.
Responsibilities
- Host live, synchronous, virtual class sessions daily for elementary or middle school math students in the USVI.
- Host live, synchronous group work sessions to review material, reteach, and gauge understanding.
- Host live, synchronous individual meetings with students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators to collaborate on student support and success.
- Monitor student progress and assist students in accomplishing established learning objectives.
- Use distance education technologies, primarily Moodle, Zoom, Teams, and email to interact with teachers, students, parents/guardians, and program leadership.
- Provide timely feedback to students and their parents on coursework and progress.
- Manage student behavior and discipline in the virtual classroom environment.
- Coordinate with an on-site instructor in students' school to aid in their progression.
- Promptly reply to emails, providing detailed feedback on assessments according to a rubric.
- Work closely with program manager and instructor supervisor on course-related issues and work as a team member to provide support to other CTY Online instructors and USVI on-site instructors.
- Attend weekly team meetings.
- Submit hours worked via established system according to schedule provided by CTY.
- Review and provide curriculum materials for a course designed for academically talented students, including objectives, lecture scripts, assignments, activities/exercises, quizzes, exams, solution files, rubrics, and other course-related materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in mathematics or related field is required.
- Two years of related experience is required, such as instruction or tutoring of students in 3rd grade through middle school, either through online or classroom instruction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive, proactive, and professional written and spoken communication skills using various technology is critical.
- Must be very student-oriented.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in mathematics or mathematics education or related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to quickly learn new software, as needed.
- Familiarity with online education technologies is a plus, such as Moodle, Teams, and Zoom.
