[Hiring] Online Instructor @Orange Lutheran High School

Role Description

In this part-time role, the Online Instructor facilitates high-quality, Christ-centered instruction in a fully asynchronous online environment. All curriculum, course content, and assessments are provided. The instructor’s primary responsibility is to support student learning through timely, engaging feedback, grading, communication, and academic guidance, while upholding the mission and values of Orange Lutheran High School. The instructor also fosters student engagement through:

• Regular course announcements
• Meaningful discussion board interaction
• Responsive written and video communication

This helps build connection, encourage reflection, and support a positive Christian learning community.

Reports to: Dean of Online Learning

Supervises: No supervisory duties

Hours of Work: Part-time, under 21 hours per week; varying schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred
• Prior online teaching experience preferred, but not required
• A single subject teaching credential is preferred for core subjects such as math, science, English, social science, and world languages. Experience in place of credential will be considered
• Professional experience in areas outside of the core subjects such as art, music, technology, media, business, and fitness is desired for those courses
• Familiarity with LMS and SIS platforms preferred (Brightspace, Powerschool, Canvas, etc.)

Requirements

• Valid Fingerprint/ Background check clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Key Competencies

• Highly knowledgeable in their subject area
• Knowledge of online education and educational technology
• Ability to collaborate as a team member
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Passionate about serving God, teaching, and connecting with teens

Personal Characteristics

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity; his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; the Missouri Synod preferred
• Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

Physical Requirements

• Frequently move about, sit for extended periods, talk and hear, use hands to handle, feel, or grasp objects
• Occasionally stand, walk, push, pull, or lift up to 10 pounds, reach with hands or arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, taste, or smell

Work Environment

• The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled setting, with occasional outside exposure to varying weather conditions
• The noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting, with occasional exposure to moderate to loud noise