About the Employer
DISTRICT VISION
The Newcastle Elementary School District is committed to working in partnership with students, teachers, parents, and community to provide every student with a personalized, challenging, academic program that develops 21st Century skills necessary to become active and effective global citizens. Each child's innate ability will be supported in a caring, interactive, project/inquiry-based learning environment with an emphasis on strong character and personal value.
DISTRICT CORE VALUES
*All decisions are based on what is best for students.
*All students can be successful in the right environment.
*A safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment fosters forward-thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
*Parents are partners in providing a quality education. Strong staff and parent relationships require open communication and transparency of process.
DISTRICT PRIORITIES
*Student Learning and Achievement
*Fiscal Soundness/Positive Cash Flow
*Safe and Fully Functional Campuses
Job Summary
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School is seeking a student-centered, highly organized, and collaborative educator to serve as a Part to Full Time Virtual Academy Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Harvest Ridge Virtual Academy is a TK-8 independent study program that utilizes the Acellus Gold online curriculum. The Virtual Academy Teacher serves as the certificated teacher of record and is responsible for monitoring student progress, supporting families, conducting regular teacher-student meetings, maintaining required independent study documentation, and ensuring students receive a high-quality educational experience.
While Acellus Gold provides the core instructional curriculum, the Virtual Academy Teacher plays a critical role in coaching students, partnering with families, monitoring academic growth, providing intervention, and ensuring each student remains engaged, supported, and successful.
This position begins as a part-time assignment for the 2026-2027 school year, with the opportunity to expand to a full-time position as student enrollment in the Harvest Ridge Virtual Academy increases. The position is primarily remote, with occasional required in-person attendance for meetings, state assessments, professional development, school events, and field trips.
Compensation is based on a daily per-student rate, with a maximum caseload of 28 students.
The ideal candidate enjoys building strong relationships with students and families, embraces educational technology, and is passionate about supporting individualized learning in a virtual environment.
Why Join Harvest Ridge?
At Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of student success. As a member of our Virtual Academy team, you'll have the opportunity to help build and grow an innovative online learning program while working closely with students and families in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
-Hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
-Demonstrate strong technology skills and the ability to effectively teach and support students in a virtual learning environment.
-Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
-Build positive partnerships with students and families through regular communication and collaboration.
-Demonstrate knowledge of California State Standards, assessment practices, and California independent study requirements.
-Be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
-Experience with independent study, homeschool, or virtual instruction is preferred.
-Experience with Acellus or similar online learning platforms is desirable.
Work Schedule
-Part- to full-time certificated position.
-Primarily remote work location.
-Flexible work schedule based on student needs and assigned caseload.
-Occasional in-person attendance required for:
-Student assessments
-Staff meetings
-Professional development
-Parent orientations
-School events
-Educational field trips
