Middle School Art Teacher - Missouri Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: K12AR
016986

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• Posted :
  July 2, 2025
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Home-based, MO
311 S. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203, USA

Home-based, MO
311 S. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203, USA

At Connections Academy,wehelp students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program.

Foundedin 2001,wedeliverahigh-quality,online educational experience to students in grades K-12.Our innovative and personalizede-learning, an award-winningcurriculumand Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community are what we pride ourselves  addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best.

Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families” and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.”As of thisyear,Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 29states,whileourprivate online school, Pearson Online Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success.

Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit  or call

Position Summary and Responsibilities

This position is working with Missouri Connections Academy. From your home office in Missouri, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.

The Art and Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Complete all 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 (working directly with students and parents);
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
• Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, including in
  -person proctoring of State Test at various locations around the state of MO;
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