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Biology Teacher

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a pioneer in online private school education since 1991. Laurel Springs provides flexible and personalized learning experiences online for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond. Laurel Springs School is seeking an experienced, passionate, and innovative Biology educator to join our dynamic Science Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Biology and the capability to teach standard Biology courses to students in grades 9–12. This individual will lead weekly, engaging, synchronous lessons for Biology students, provide targeted academic support, and actively contribute to curriculum review and development. The successful candidate will also create meaningful enrichment opportunities to deepen student understanding and engagement with Biology concepts. A commitment to academic excellence, student-centered instruction, and creative online teaching strategies is essential. Candidates must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students and guardians in a fully online, asynchronous learning environment that includes regular opportunities for live interaction.

This full-time, 12-month remote position requires collaboration with the Science Academic Department Chair and fellow educators to ensure a cohesive and rigorous science program. Educators must be available during business hours (Eastern Time) to grade assignments, provide feedback, support students, contribute to curriculum projects, share ideas to enhance the program, and participate in meetings, office hours, and one-on-one student sessions.

Education/Credentials: Bachelor's degree in applicable field required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Active education certification and commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials.

Essential Skills: Excellent skills with word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems strongly preferred. Strong analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking, and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Access to dependable and high-quality internet and a quiet work space that allows the Student Support Manager to be fully present and available to students, parents, and colleagues as needed during work hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5pm ET).

Physical Requirements: Frequent speaking and listening (50-75%). Must be proficient in speaking, writing and reading English to include reading and comprehending policies and procedures, and being able to correspond in English. Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse (50-75%). Frequent repetitive or fine hand movements (50-75%). Often walking and standing (25-50%). Occasional climbing of stairs or ladders (10-25%). Limited bending, squatting, stooping, and kneeling (5-10%). Limited carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (5-10%). Limited operation of vehicles (5-10%). Employee is regularly required to speak, hear and use clear vision with or without correction. This may include viewing small numbers. Travel: Employees in this role may be required to periodically travel by air or motor vehicle for required training or in-person events.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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