Archway Charter School exists to help students in rural Delta communities acquire, through an innovative, flexible, and accessible approach to learning and instruction, the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world. As an open-enrollment charter school, Archway’s vision is to bridge educational gaps and provide a quality academic experience for Mississippi Delta middle and high school students by offering a hybrid charter school option that addresses the barriers of human capital, place, and time.

Why choose Archway?

We’ve dismantled the traditional classroom walls. Archway Charter School operates on a highly flexible hybrid schedule: 18 days of remote instruction followed by 2 intensive, high-impact days in person at our Belzoni campus.

This model allows you to live where you want while serving the students who need you most. Whether you are based in Jackson, Oxford, or even out of state, Archway makes it possible to be a Delta educator without the daily commute.

18 Days Remote: Lead rigorous, synchronous virtual lessons from your home office. Use our advanced digital suite to facilitate small groups, 1-on-1 interventions, and collaborative projects.2 Days In-Person (The "Residency"): Twice a month, our community gathers in Belzoni. These "Power Days" are dedicated to hands-on labs, physical education, arts, community-building, and face-to-face mentorship.Autonomy with Support: We provide a rigorous curriculum framework but give you the professional trust to adapt lessons to meet your students where they are.A Culture of Growth: Our model includes dedicated time for collaborative planning and weekly professional development, ensuring you never stop growing as an educator.The "Impact" Factor: Serve in some of Mississippi's most underserved communities, where your presence directly bridges the educational equity gap.Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary and benefits package designed to honor your expertise and commitment to the Delta region.

Who We Are Looking For

At Archway Charter School, we aren’t just looking for employees; we are looking for pioneers. Whether you are in the classroom, managing operations, or supporting student wellness, you are a vital part of a model that is redefining what "school" looks like in the Mississippi Delta.

Because 90% of our operations happen in a virtual environment, tech-savviness is not a "plus"—it is our baseline. * You are a "techie" who views software as a tool for connection, not a hurdle.

You are comfortable working across multiple platforms (Slack, Zoom, Cloud-based ERPs, LMS) and can troubleshoot your own digital workspace with confidence.You believe that distance shouldn't diminish quality; you strive to make every virtual interaction as professional and impactful as an in-person one.

With 18 days of remote work a month, we don't believe in micromanagement. We hire adults who own their outcomes.

Radical Accountability: You thrive in an environment where you are judged by the quality of your work and the success of our students, not by the hours you sit at a desk.Proactive Communication: You understand that in a remote world, "silence is deadly." You are an expert at keeping your team looped in through concise updates and collaborative digital tools.

Our 2 days on-campus in Belzoni are the "heartbeat" of our school year.

You are someone who shows up with energy. When we are on the ground in the Delta, you are fully present, building the real-world relationships that sustain our virtual work.You possess "Delta Grit"—the adaptability to handle the fast-paced, high-touch nature of our in-person residency days with a solution-oriented attitude.

You are here because you believe the students of the Delta deserve the best minds in the country, regardless of where those minds live.

You are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the "start-up" energy of a charter school.You don't just follow systems; you help build and refine them to better serve a community that has been historically underserved.

Primary Function

The Core Academics Teacher is responsible for delivering a classically-inspired curriculum through Archway’s innovative hybrid model. This position requires a versatile educator capable of navigating three distinct learning modalities: (1) Engaging, Live Online Learning, (2) Targeted, Self-Paced Online Learning, and (3) Intentional, On-Campus Learning. The teacher will foster a love of learning and civic-mindedness while bridging the gap between virtual and physical instruction.

Responsibilities & Duties

Instructional Planning & Preparation

· Live Online Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, synchronous online lessons that utilize interactive technology (polls, widgets, discussion) to drive active learning rather than passive lecturing.

· Self-Paced Facilitation: Monitor and guide students through asynchronous, self-paced coursework providing targeted feedback and Tier 2 instruction for gifted or struggling learners during designated afternoon sessions.

· On-Campus Deep Dives: Prepare high-impact lessons for the two (2) days of on-campus learning per cycle, focusing on relationship building, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities that cannot be replicated online.

· Virtual Reality Integration: Demonstrate willingness to train on and integrate Virtual Reality (VR) experiences into the curriculum.

· Assessment Strategy: Utilize diagnostic tools and discussion-based assessments during online learning, while administering formal unit assessments strictly during On-Campus days to ensure accountability.

· Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

· Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.

· Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

· Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

· Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of the students.

· Strive to implement the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Student Growth & Development

· Teacher of Record Duties: Serve as the primary "Teacher of Record" for an assigned roster of students, conducting required check-ins with students and parents (at least twice monthly) via phone or personal message to monitor well-being and academic progress.

· Data-Driven Interventions: Regularly analyze data from online platforms to identify learning gaps and plan immediate interventions or remedial opportunities, such as asynchronous credit recovery.

· Differentiation: Create accommodations for individual needs in both virtual and physical settings, including alternative project-based assignments for gifted students during self-paced blocks.

· Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessments, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for the individual needs of the students assigned.

· Work cooperatively with the Student Support Team to identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

· Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.

Classroom Management & Culture

· Online Environment: Establish and enforce "netiquette" and protocols for digital citizenship during live sessions to maintain a respectful and focused virtual classroom.

· On-Campus Culture: Maximize the limited on-campus time to build deep teacher-student relationships that boost engagement and motivation during the online weeks.

· Core Virtues: Model and integrate Archway’s Core Virtues (Wisdom, Integrity, Temperance, Fortitude, Charity, Service, and Responsibility) into daily instruction and interactions.

· Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

· Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and good order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree, required.

· Successfully pass background check, required.

· Mississippi teaching certification required for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable.

· Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

· Comfort with or willingness to learn video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams) and Virtual Reality (VR) hardware/software.

· Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues for students during live instruction.

· Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.

· Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community.

· Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.

· Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

· Preferred: Prior experience with hybrid, blended, or online learning models.

Compensation Archway Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Archway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Archway reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.