E-Learning & Online Teaching

JOB POSTING: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy is looking for a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to join our team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the curriculum projects; hiring, training, and managing online instructors; resolving content and instructional issues; and supporting state approval and accreditation activities.

Our ideal candidate has online high school teaching or administration experience, with an interest in open content and instructional best practices.

This is a full-time position located at our school office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Compensation is $55-70k annually, plus performance-based bonuses up to $20k per year.

Key Responsibilities:

*Interview, hire, train, and manage online instructors.
*Develop and implement teacher personal professional development plans and evaluations.
*Work with the CAO to plan and implement various curriculum projects, including the organization and development of digital assets.
*Manage standards alignment and course approval processes.
*Participate in accreditation activities.
*Serve as an escalation point for Student Services to resolve content and instructional issues.

Desired Experience and Requirements:

*Minimum BS or BA from a 4-year college or university
*Minimum 2-year stay at all previous employment
*2-3 years experience in online high school teaching and/or administration required
*Persuasive and engaging written and oral communication skills
*Curiosity and good listening skills are critical. Ability to adapt to different social styles over the phone.
*Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently
*Working knowledge of web-based applications for online learning, including learning environments and web-based development tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent.

About Our Company:
The American Academy (TAA) is an online private high school that operates through its own NAAS accreditation and through a public-private partnership with the Utah Electronic High School (UEHS), one of the nation’s first public online high schools. UEHS has served more than 80,000 students since 1994.

The American Academy serves high school age and adult students worldwide who want to supplement their high school education or earn a high school diploma.

Through its unique School-as-a-Service™ platform, The American Academy gives:

*Students an opportunity to choose from more than 230 online courses, supported by state-licensed teachers and access to tutoring 24/7.

*High Schools an innovative program for dropout recovery and prevention, as well as offering additional courses for credit recovery or curriculum expansion.

*Teachers the ability to teach, develop content, tutor and perform community outreach to promote online learning.

About Our Work Environment:

Our culture and environment encourage people who want to make significant contributions, work on challenging assignments, and prefer an open-minded approach to work. As a startup we seek people who are not afraid to take on varied assignments and to help out wherever needed. Someone looking for a structured corporate environment with weeks of training before starting the job need not apply – at TAA we jump in, learn and get things done.

We have an exciting, open work environment that encourages team members to brainstorm, share ideas, try new things and learn from past experiences. We look for team members who can challenge the status quo, understand the bigger picture and make good decisions. We strive to help our employees achieve personal goals while contributing to the overall team effort.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying:

How do you feel when you read the following statement: “…dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself; it’s quitting on your country. And this country needs and values the talents of every American.”

What place does online education have in the public school system?

Do I enjoy engaging in meaningful discussions with people I don’t know?

Am I competitive and driven to succeed?

Why do I want to work for The American Academy?

Contact: job-c&i@taaschools.net

The American Academy —– www.TheAmericanAcademy.com