e-Teacher - GED in Spanish/English - Next GED+ Online

About the position

Zero Dropouts is dedicated to designing innovative student development opportunities in collaboration with school districts, communities, and students. Our mission is to co-create solutions that recognize, foster, and unleash students’ unrealized potential so that their lives are transformed as they thrive in their education and work. Next GED+ Online is designed to serve highly mobile students and those who face barriers to in-person learning. Highly mobile students include those who frequently move due to housing instability, foster care placement, or family circumstances, as well as students experiencing homelessness, justice engagement, or mental and physical health challenges that make traditional schooling inaccessible. Many of our students balance work, caregiving responsibilities, or other commitments that require a more flexible educational model. Unlike traditional online programs that can be isolating and entirely self-paced, Next GED Online is built to foster community and connection. Through a combination of flexible and personalized learning plans, live instruction, and ongoing support, students engage with teachers, peers, and mentors in meaningful ways. Our relationship-based approach ensures that students receive the academic and personal support they need to persist, complete their education, and transition successfully to postsecondary opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging virtual lessons that align with students’ needs, interests, goals, and abilities through whole class lessons, small group sessions, and/or one-on-one instruction.
• Foster a sense of belonging and community within the classroom, emphasizing sociocultural learning, empathy, shared responsibility, and collaboration.
• Support students in developing agency to achieve academic and personal development goals.
• Provide advising and mentorship to students, guiding them toward academic achievement and personal growth while recognizing the interplay between academic, social, and emotional factors.
• Engage in outreach with students and families to support engagement and build trust through authentic, relationship-centered practices.
• Cultivate partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and stakeholders to build a sustainable network of support for students and the broader community.
• Contribute to a collaborative approach in addressing student needs and advancing program development.
• Track and monitor student progress through ongoing assessments and data collection, using insights to refine program delivery and customize instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, and other metrics to document program impact and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with project teams to collect both qualitative and quantitative data that demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the broader Next team to ensure students are re-taking GED Ready tests when prompted by the data management system.
• Monitor student readiness for Official GED subject tests and support students in scheduling and preparing for those assessments in a timely and proactive manner.
• Pursue individual development through continuous growth and learning, seeking opportunities for professional development, reflection, and collaboration that enhance instructional practices and deepen understanding of diverse student needs.
• Engage thoughtfully in professional development opportunities provided by Zero Dropouts, aligning with the organization's principled approach and commitment to a living systems model that emphasizes interdependence, adaptability, and collective growth.
• Stay informed on evidence-based practices and research in GED preparation and postsecondary readiness.
• Regularly meet with other Zero Dropouts staff to ensure alignment and consistency across programs.
• Utilize communication platforms (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Coda) to maintain professional, timely engagement with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
• Build and nurture district and community partnerships by fostering trust and mutual benefit through events, recruitment support, enrichment opportunities, and service-learning projects—emphasizing the value of co-creating solutions that attract and engage collaborators.
• Collaborate on Zero Dropouts Design Teams for program and product development as needed.
• Work to support the building and sustaining of interdependence within the organization.
• Comply with program and district policies, maintaining accurate and thorough records as required.
• Flexibly contribute to the organization’s overall mission and support additional projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Secondary Teaching License in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and/or Special Education
• Spanish proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to support students across multiple academic content areas in both English and Spanish
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft applications, as well as demonstrated experience using multiple educational platforms for facilitating virtual learning
• Expertise in building rapport across diverse backgrounds, cultural competence, and adapting communication for various stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in working with youth in alternative educational or community-based settings, such as credit recovery programs, GED preparation, and wrap-around services.
• Experience using educational platforms, such as Edgenuity, Aztec, Synergy, Infinite Campus, Power School, Canvas, etc.
• Experience working with IEPs, 504s, and ELD populations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Sick Time, Holidays)
• 401(k) - Not PERA eligible