Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Elementary Teacher

About Pennwood Cyber Charter School

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free, K-12 public cyber charter school serving students across Pennsylvania. Pennwood offers flexible virtual learning supported by a proven curriculum, individualized student support, and innovative educational opportunities that promote academic achievement, engagement, and long-term student success.

Pennwood operates a 195-day instructional calendar that includes a three-week Connections Term (CTerm). CTerm expands opportunities for intervention, enrichment, relationship-building, career exploration, and personalized learning.

Pennwood is committed to a collaborative, relationship-centered virtual school culture in which students, families, and staff feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Pennwood staff members are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage and retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match in place of PSERS.

Position Summary

The Elementary Teacher is a Pennsylvania-certified educator responsible for delivering high-quality virtual instruction to elementary students. Working remotely, the teacher manages instructional programming using the Learning Management System, telephone, video conferencing, internet, curriculum tools, and synchronous and asynchronous teaching practices.

The Elementary Teacher works closely with students, Learning Coaches, grade-level teams, subject-area teams, counselors, engagement staff, and other colleagues to promote student participation, progress, and successful completion of the learning program. Collaboration across grade levels and departments is essential to creating a cohesive, effective, and supportive cyber school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Learning

• Deliver engaging asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole-group, small-group, and individual settings.
• Prepare lessons, grade student work, provide actionable feedback, and complete student and family communications within established timelines.
• Maintain broad knowledge of the elementary curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned grade-level courses.
• Adapt lesson content and instructional approaches to address varied learning needs.
• Support students and Learning Coaches with daily assignments, projects, learning strategies, and course expectations.
• Support implementation of individualized education programs and accommodations for students with special needs.

Student Progress, Records, and Communication

• Communicate proactively with students and families through the Learning Management System, telephone, email, video conferencing, and other approved tools.
• Maintain accurate and current records, including attendance, grades, student and family information, and communication logs.
• Monitor student progress and partner with school counselors and the Engagement Team to set goals, address barriers to learning, and support timely interventions.
• Use student data to adjust instructional strategies and strengthen student engagement and achievement.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Collaborate regularly with grade-level and subject-area professional learning communities to update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback, and refine instructional strategies.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and apply new knowledge to instructional practice.
• Contribute to a collaborative, student-centered school culture and work effectively across grade levels and departments.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, organization, time management, flexibility, initiative, and follow-through.

School Community and Organizational Support

• Help build an online school community through virtual events, social opportunities, field trips, and other engagement activities.
• Coordinate and attend field trips and connect those experiences to instruction when appropriate.
• Assist with the organization and administration of state assessments.
• Represent the school at recruitment, marketing, and community events, as needed.
• Work occasional evening hours and travel, including possible overnight travel, as needed to support students, families, testing, and school events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania elementary teaching certification, including K-6, PreK-4, or another certificate providing appropriate elementary coverage.
• Residence in Pennsylvania or within a one-day drive of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania residents receive priority consideration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, technology-driven environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally for state testing, schoolwide gatherings, and other events, including possible overnight travel.
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families.
• Successful completion of required background checks and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, learning management systems, and related technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Pennsylvania certifications or endorsements, including English as a Second Language, special education, or additional subject areas.
• Experience teaching in a virtual, online, or blended learning environment.

Technology Requirement

Two-step authentication setup is required to access school systems upon hire.