Online​/Remote 5th Grade Elementary Teacher

John Adams Academy Online is a tuition-free TK–12 American Classical Leadership Education® online charter school and a member of the American Classical Lyceum®, serving Northern California scholars. The Academy prepares future leaders through principle-based education grounded in the Classics and guided by dedicated mentors. John Adams Academy is fully accredited by Cognia, an organization that accredits over 36,000 public and private institutions worldwide, underscoring the school’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.

For more information, visit: jaaonline.org.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Elementary, the Online Elementary Teacher provides high-quality, standards-based instruction for elementary scholars in a classical virtual learning environment. This educator is committed to fostering academic excellence, character development, and a love of learning through engaging, interactive instruction aligned with the academy’s classical educational philosophy. The Online Elementary Teacher creates a supportive online classroom culture, partners with families, and facilitates scholar growth across core content areas.

The position would begin as coverage for a maternity leave and then transition into a full-time teaching position for the 2027-28 school year.

• Plan and deliver rigorous, grade-level instruction aligned with California State Standards, adopted curriculum, and Online Program goals.
• Utilize digital tools and platforms to create an engaging and interactive online classroom experience.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including scholars requiring intervention or enrichment.
• Monitor scholar progress through formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback to scholars and families.
• Collaborate with families, instructional staff, intervention specialists, and administration to support scholar achievement and well-being.
• Facilitate strong partnerships with parents/learning coaches by providing guidance, instructional support, and regular communication to ensure scholar success in the online learning environment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive online learning environment that promotes participation, accountability, and growth.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grades, assessments, and scholar progress.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic progress, classroom expectations, and scholar needs.
• Participate in trainings, weekly staff meetings, juntos, professional development opportunities, and collaborative planning activities.
• Administer and support assessment programs, including i-Ready, local assessments, and state testing requirements.
• Attend and support in-person events, materials pick‑up and distribution days, community events, and other academy initiatives as assigned.
• Attend bi‑annual in‑person professional development and training sessions.
• Uphold and model the academy’s mission, vision, and Core Values in all interactions with scholars, families, and colleagues.

• Ability to effectively manage instructional responsibilities and scholar engagement in a virtual environment.
• Ability to take direction and implement feedback.
• Proficiency with educational technology, virtual learning platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace; experience with Canvas and Infinite Campus preferred.
• Strong instructional practices and classroom management skills appropriate for elementary‑aged scholars.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholar success and continuous professional growth.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze scholar data and use results to…