Careers at the Well-Trained Mind Academy
Online teaching careers for instructors of classical methodologies. Preview our part-time, online instructor openings below!
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Chinese instructor to teach live, online sections of Chinese during the 2024-202 school year. For the upcoming school year, we are offering Chinese 1. The instructor will have the opportunity to grow the Chinese program.
Classes are geared toward high school students.
Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.
Position Description
Part-time instructors teach 1-6 sections of 12-15 students each. Class sessions are live and meet for three contact hours/week. Qualified and interested instructors will be considered for additional courses in their fields of expertise. Online teaching experience required; experience working with students taking their first online course is a plus. Must be comfortable working with a small focused team, taking academic direction, and cooperating with other World Language instructors.
Job Responsibilities
- Follow course schedule and pacing
- Plan engaging activities that support student language acquisition
- Encourage interaction between students
- Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques
- Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units.
- Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chinese or a related field
- Demonstrable skill in teaching introductory level Chinese
Preferred Qualifications
- Native or near-native Chinese speakers
- Experience teaching online
- 5+ years of experience teaching Chinese
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
- Experience instructing a diverse student population
- Uses technology to deliver instruction effectively
The position advertised is a US-based position and living in one of the 50 states of the US is an essential qualification for employment. Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.
Compensation
Compensation is $5,600/section for the academic year (two 17-week semesters; 32 weeks of total instruction, 2 exam weeks). This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; applications close April 1, 2024.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Weber Edwards, Chair of World Languages ([email protected]).
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking part-time instructors to teach live, online sections of American Sign Language.
Classes are geared toward high school students.
Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.
Position Description
Part-time instructors teach 1-6 sections of 12-15 students each. Class sessions are live and meet for three contact hours/week. Qualified and interested instructors will be considered for additional courses in their fields of expertise. Online teaching experience required; experience working with students taking their first online course is a plus. Must be comfortable working with a small focused team, taking academic direction, and cooperating with other World Language instructors.
This position is part-time; instructors are hired on a course-by-course basis. Instructors should have a bachelor’s degree in the humanities and have experience teaching American Sign Language. The ideal candidate has experience working with high-school-aged students.
The position advertised is a US-based position and living in one of the 50 states of the US is an essential qualification for employment. Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application. All classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.
Compensation
Compensation is $5,300 per section for the academic year. Tutors are compensated $45/hour. Instructors qualify for tuition remission for their own students (a one-to-one match for every section they teach) and retirement after two years employment.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé. Email all materials to [email protected]. Please submit applications by February 15, 2023. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.