[Hiring] Part-Time Summer Instructor - Computer Science Foundations @Virtual Virginia

Role Description

Virtual Virginia (VVA) seeks a Virginia-certified part-time instructor for the summer program. The position requires:

• Working with Virtual Virginia course curriculum in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Conducting regular synchronous sessions with students.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Maintaining open communication with parents, schools, students, and VVA administrators.
• Two support hours must be held between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily, Monday–Friday, including the time dedicated for synchronous instruction (9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday–Thursday).

Course Preparation Dates: Cohort 1, May 24–28, 2027

Instructional Dates: Cohort 1, June 1–July 9, 2027

Compensation: $150/student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the relevant subject area.
• Experience working in an online educational environment is preferred.
• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management system preferred, but not required.
• The applicant will have to complete a three-week teacher training course upon acceptance of the position if they have not already done so.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints in a manner consistent with VVA policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia teacher's license with an endorsement in the subject applying to teach.
• Completion of Teaching With Virtual Virginia course or agreement to complete during the next training cycle (external applicants only).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to sit.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move individual equipment 25 to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but varies by work location.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Virtual Virginia policies and a timeline of evaluation of all program administration and support personnel.