Online ESL Teacher (Fully Remote)

🌍 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. 🏫 About Us 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. 🎯 What You’ll Do 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!) 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 👤 Who You Are 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 We provide: Laptop and monitor You’ll need: High-speed internet A quiet, focused home workspace 🎁 Perks & Benefits 💰 Starting pay: $24.46/hour with a Bachelor’s and Standard Michigan Teaching Certificate 🗓 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.