Elementary Teacher- Iowa Connections Academy

Elementary Teacher – Iowa Connections Academy

Iowa Connections Academy (IACA) is a tuition‑free, full‑time virtual public school for students in grades K‑12 throughout Iowa. IACA operates in partnership with the CAM Community School District in Anita, IA and is accredited by Cognia.

Accepting applications for the 2025‑2026 school year. Working from home in Iowa or from our office in Anita, certified teachers will manage instructional programs, consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of each child’s instructional program.

• Complete grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure student progress, central parent contact and equitable task distribution.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K‑12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• Keep student records and data up‑to‑date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting and logging all contacts.
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs.
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips.
• Manage regional field trips and integrate trips into the curriculum.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
• Participate in State Testing administration.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure families receive appropriate communications and students meet established goals.
• Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Highly qualified and certified to teach at the elementary level in Iowa (appropriate grade level and content area responsibilities).
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer‑focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑player track record.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel).
• Ability to work remotely as necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2‑step authentication.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training – Education