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Connections Academy Jobs For Qualified Educators Only 

Last Modified: February 8, 2021

By: pitin

Learn More About Connections Academy Jobs

Connections Academy jobs are only for those who qualify. With the strict requirements and application process, one might expect that the job is all worth the effort. Yet, in case you meet the criteria based on the advertised requirements, consider also what other teachers have shared. They claim that their salary as an online teacher is lower than the pay for local district teachers. Recent reviews also mention that the additional enrolled students did not mean increased pay for the teachers. While the opportunity is attractive at first, you might only discover these problems in the long run. Read more.

Connections Academy Jobs

The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 surely displaced a lot of workers and professionals, especially educators, and most parents will not send their kids to school while the worldwide health threat (with no solution yet) is ongoing.

Thus, the online education offered by Connections Academy offers a splendid learning solution for parents and students. It is also a suitable employment option for certified teachers who want to earn money online.

Connections Academy is an online public school from home while International Connections Academy or Pearson Online Academy is an online private school. This means that if you teach/tutor for Connections Academy, you will handle public school students. If you work for International Connections Academy or Pearson Online Academy, you will teach/tutor private school students.

Shifting to Online School, Online Teaching

Before the pandemic, online education is probably not an option that parents have for their children. You probably have not considered it as an employment alternative. Even now that online schooling and online teaching is the only option for students and teachers alike, you might still have doubts if this will even work out for you.

This is the part where you realize that what Connections Academy offers is favorable.

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Figure 1

The details written in the screenshot above shows that Connections Academy has two decades’ worth of history and reputation in helping students switch from traditional to online school. On its website, you will find diverse resources that will inform students and parents about studying online and will assist educators how they can make online teaching work for them.

Connections Academy is not just an online tutoring platform, but an online education portal. It offers an online school setting, which is very much in demand because of the threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic. Most job positions are full time, but there are also a few part time positions ideal for tutors. Watch the video below as it explains what it means to be a teacher at Connections Academy.

The teachers here are most dedicated and qualified. Connections Academy makes sure that these teachers are not only knowledgeable in their mastered subjects but also in using online tools and teaching techniques.

For example, Connections Academy teachers and tutors use LiveLesson, an interactive teaching tool for communicating and giving instructions to students. This LiveLesson uses Acrobat Connect that Connections purchased for the recorded and synchronous online sessions.

The students will sign into your LiveLesson classroom and it is here where they can ask questions and interact with the teacher via chat.

If you ever work here as a teacher, you will follow the set curriculum that includes comprehensive lesson plans that Connections Academy provides. Keep in mind that every state has its Connections Academy, so the curriculum may vary per state.

New teachers, at the time of hiring, undergo training to learn the ropes of online teaching. There is also a mentor program developed by each school that assigns a mentor to each new teacher who will guide him for his first year. Connections Academy schools also have Professional Learning Communities where teachers could access professional development support and opportunities. Other helpful resources are also available from Pearson.

Requirements

As mentioned above, one has to be a certified teacher to be part of Connections Academy. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2

When you apply, be sure you have a valid teaching certificate for the state wherein you will teach. This certificate should also suit the subject you will teach.

It is a must that you live in the state where the Connections Academy School you will teach is. This is because despite teaching online in your home, you still need to report to that school office for meetings, training and other events that require your physical presence.

How To Apply/Join

From the Careers page of Connections Academy at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers, click ‘View Job Listings’. This is another thing that differentiates Connections from other teaching and tutoring platforms. Other websites have links or buttons, especially for those who want to apply as teachers or tutor.

Here, you must navigate through at least a couple of pages before you can find the actual page where you can begin your registration.

After clicking the "View Job Listings" from the menu, you will see a page that lists all teaching and related positions, including part time and tutoring positions. You could even filter your search by typing specific keywords like the subject, state and teaching position or title. See Figure 3.

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Figure 3

When you see a job position that interests you, click on its job title and its full description page will open. This is where you will find the Apply button, which you must click.

For example, there is a job listing posted on July 10, 2020. It is for a German Teacher, 2020-2021 School Year at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CON1019ACADE/JobBoard/c2b42121-092c-4125-8209-60593d2c63e0/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=afb15a80-b65b-400b-9c48-cfc889943247 .

The job page contains the crucial details such as the primary tasks, requirements and work schedule. You can also read here that the company will provide the successful person for this full-time teaching position laptop, headset and 2nd monitor. He has to provide his mouse, keyboard and reliable top speed internet.

If you already have an account, you only need to sign in by providing your email and your password. If it is your first time to apply, the system will prompt you to first create your account. Afterward, signing in or creating an account, you will start answering assessment questions for that job.

The Talent Acquisition Team and the Hiring Manager will review your answers and if they select you, they will contact you for an interview. You may apply to over one job position (apply to each position separately) and check the status of your applications when you log in to your account.

Digital Interview Invitation

A digital interview is self-recorded from HireVue that allows you to present yourself to the recruitment team via a webcam. You may take and complete this interview on your preferred time and schedule.

Potential Income

Connections Academy has a performance-based salary system. When they hire you, they will give you an individualized offer, according to your experience, the job role, your education level, the subject you will teach, and environmental/special skills.

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Figure 4

This image shows the salary rates of different teaching positions at Connections Academy, Take note that they averaged these from only the submitted information of 104 employees. The tutor rate is $19.59 per hour.

Full-time teachers may also earn yearly bonuses based on individual performance and school performance. The bonus percentage increases according to the number of years that the teacher has been with the school.

Teachers of Connections Academy also have career ladder opportunities, wherein they can get leadership roles for increased pay and upward mobility.

Work Schedule

The work schedule most likely depends on the job position and whether you are a full-time or a part-time employee.

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Figure 5

Teachers here follow a 10-month work schedule and work on 195 duty days. The first and last day of school differ per school as online classes also follow the school calendar of local school districts.

Adjunct teachers are part-time, home-based teachers who follow a flexible work schedule. As an adjunct teacher, you will teach certain courses, particularly as elective subjects..

Given your flexible schedule, you may take on other jobs from other companies or platforms.

You may tutor online at other platforms like Chegg, Skooli, Preply, Tutorme, and Buddyschool

Benefits / Bonus/ Increase/ Training Provided

As a full-time teacher, you are an employee of the school so you could receive better benefits than when you are an independent contractor or a part-time employee. Figure 4 shows that potential benefits from Connections Academy include 401K Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance and Employee Discounts.

Conclusion

PROS

  • Connections Academy offers a brilliant job opportunity for certified and qualified teachers.

CONS

  • It only accepts teachers from the US.
  • You must have valid certification, even only as an adjunct teacher.
  • The amount of work or responsibilities is not worth the amount of pay that teachers receive, according to some.

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