Re: Connections Academy

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Thanks Kari!!! Do you work year round? What are the hours like?

On 12/08/10, Kari Knoll wrote:
> On 12/05/10, Wondering teacher wrote:
>> Any teachers on here from connections academy? What is
>> online teaching like? How is job security?Pay?
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm a first year teacher with our new Connections Academy
> school, in Michigan (MICA). I LOVE teaching here! In fact,
> we are hiring a Special Education Teacher if you know anyone
> highly qualified to teach Special Education in Michigan!
>
> Job security seems stable and I've learned that the company
> promotes within so there are also opportunities for moving up
> the career ladder into corporate positions, if interested.
> Many corporate employees started off as teachers.
>
> Our salaries align with brick and mortar teacher salaries.
> They'll ask you your salary requirement within the online
> application process so make sure to post the salary that
> you'd be making with brick and mortar so that they match your
> current salary.
>
> Virtual teaching has several perks! Explore the website to
> find out more information!
> http://www.connectionsacademy.com/why-choose-connections-
> academy.aspx
>
> You should be computer/tech savvy and you should enjoy
> administrative and documentation roles since being a virtual
> teacher requires the usage of a complex Learning Management
> system database that requires running and analyzing several
> reports and documentations throughout the workday about your
> students' progress. However, there is a 2-week paid training
> so you'll have plenty of support to help you learn the system
> before and throughout the school year. Also, Connections
> Academy teachers spend much time communicating with the
> parents/Learning Coaches, as well, so you should feel
> comfortable talking with parents each day. You need to be
> very organized and enjoy working in front of a computer
> throughout the day or being a virtual teacher would not be a
> good fit for you. Personally, I LOVE the balance of the
> office/administrative and teaching roles!
>
> Hope this helps! I highly recommend applying for a teaching
> career with Connections Academy!
>
> Sincerely,
> Kari
> MICA Middle School Math Teacher
 

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