Online ESL Teacher (Fully Remote)

Role Summary

🌍 Online ESL Teacher (Remote)

📍 Anywhere in the U.S. (excluding Pacific Time Zone) | 🕘 M–F, flexible schedule aligned to student needs | 💻 Fully Remote | 💰 Starting at $24.46/hr (W-2)

🔑 Applicants must have a valid teaching certificate with an ESL endorsement to be considered.

❗ Note: We are currently not accepting applicants from the Pacific Time Zone due to live engagement requirements during Eastern Standard Time.

✨ Support Language. Empower Learners. Teach from Anywhere.

Do you have a passion for supporting English learners and tailoring instruction to their individual needs — all from your home office? At My Virtual Academy , we’re looking for an Online ESL Teacher to join our Virtual English Language Instruction Program and help K–12 students find their voice in a new language and a new learning environment.

To be eligible for this role, you must

• Hold a valid teaching certificate with an ESL endorsement
• Either a Michigan Teaching Certificate with ESL Endorsement (NS)
• OR an ESL-endorsed certificate from another state and be willing to obtain a Michigan Teaching Certificate with ESL Endorsement within 60 days of hire
• ❌ We cannot consider candidates who do not hold an ESL endorsement

Responsibilities

• Provide pull-out English Language Development (ELD) instruction based on WIDA assessment results
• Create and maintain a consistent online schedule that accommodates student needs and learning levels
• Customize lesson plans to fit varied learning styles and paces
• Track and evaluate student progress, preparing clear and timely reports
• Support students with basic tech troubleshooting
• Collaborate with educational teams while remaining culturally responsive
• Perform additional tasks as assigned
• ✅ Certification Requirements (Don’t Skip!)
• You’ll need
• High-speed internet
• A quiet, focused home workspace

Requirements

• Experienced in teaching English Learners (virtually is a major plus!)
• Tech-comfortable and flexible with online tools and video conferencing
• Culturally sensitive, collaborative, and organized
• Able to pass a background check and drug screening
• Not located in the Pacific Time Zone
• 📈 What Success Looks Like
• Lessons are tailored, engaging, and based on student proficiency levels
• Student schedules are met consistently with documented pull-out sessions
• Progress is clearly documented and shared at regular intervals
• ESL students show academic growth and improved language confidence
• You maintain clear, supportive communication with students and internal teams
• 💻 Remote Work Setup

Benefits

We provide

Laptop and monitor

• 🗓 Flexible virtual schedule aligned with student needs
• 🎓 Professional development opportunities
• 🌴 PTO, Employee Assistance Program, IRA, educational benefits
• ❤️ Volunteer Hours program

💼 Year-round W-2 employment — no contractor status here!

🌈 Our Commitment to Inclusion

• My Virtual Academy is proudly inclusive. We celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds of our students — and we seek educators who do the same.
• If you value equity, compassion, and connection, you’ll fit right in.
• 📋 Background check and fingerprinting required upon hire.
• Salary: 24.46/hour

About the Company

My Virtual Academy has been transforming virtual education since 1991. We provide tuition-free, personalized online learning to students across Michigan — from kindergarten to young adults.

Our mission: Remove barriers, empower learners, and support students with the tools and flexibility they need to succeed.