Postsecondary Success Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

POSITION SUMMARY Penn Foster High School is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Math Teacher to provide academic support to our students. Teachers help students meet established learning objectives while also supporting their personal educational goals. This role involves interacting with students through phone, email, live chat, and text. The teacher will also support student learning through regular virtual office hours, student appointments, and webinars. In addition, this position works closely with other members of the high school team and colleagues across the organization on projects and initiatives that improve learning outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Provide academic support to students via phone, email, live chat, text, office hours, and appointments * Create and present webinars * Provide substantive feedback on subjective exams * Complete administrative tasks as needed, including composing letters, monitoring spreadsheets, and sharing documents with the team * Review program- and course-level data to determine student needs and guide outreach initiatives * Review, evaluate, and suggest lesson, course, or program changes to ensure compliance with established standards, guidelines, and practices * Perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED * Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics * State-issued teaching certification in high school Math * Minimum 2 years of experience teaching and/or tutoring * Access to reliable high-speed internet * Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new systems * Excellent time management skills * Experience with online learning and instructional design * Strong technical knowledge and understanding of business education * Strong understanding of how technology can support new methods of instruction * Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers * Compassion for students learning at a distance while managing competing priorities * Desire to motivate students and coworkers to promote academic success * Strong work ethic PREFERRED * Experience working with at-risk students * Ability to think quickly and communicate effectively and efficiently * Enjoys working as part of a team * Previous experience in a fast-paced work environment or customer service * Previous experience in a private, for-profit high school and/or postsecondary education * Previous experience as an online instructor and/or education services manager Work Environment & Hiring Requirements * Role Assessment: Candidates will be required to complete a role-specific assessment as the first step in the hiring process.  Assessment results will be used to evaluate alignment with the position and determine next steps in the process.  * Recorded Video Interviews: All video interviews conducted during the hiring process will be recorded to support internal hiring consistency and process improvement.  * Background Checks: Employment with Penn Foster Group is contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre-employment screening requirements, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal background, where permitted by law.   * Identity Verification (Form I-9): As part of our onboarding process, all hires must complete employment eligibility verification in compliance with federal law. This includes remote Form I-9 verification, which may require an in-person identity verification step with an authorized representative.   * On-Camera Work Environment: We operate in a highly collaborative, remote, on-camera culture when working remotely. Employees are expected to be on camera during meetings unless extenuating circumstances apply.     About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by uniting Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable them to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market. Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in. What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical externship sites. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical education coursework and manages the externship experience, including student placement and supervision at affiliated clinical education centers. The ACCE assists the Program Director with program administrative and governance duties, facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies, and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teaching: 1. Performs instructional duties as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook. 2. Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty on-campus and across campuses. 3. Teaches 8 classes per academic year or the equivalent. 4. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process. 5. Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry trends and opportunities. 6. Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies and procedures.   Faculty Service/ Administration:   1. Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA program and the clinical education centers, responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fosters development of clinical programs and faculty. 2. Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations. 3. Participates in the governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university. 4. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 5. Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.  Faculty Development Activities: 1. Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. 2. Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events, such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   * Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred * Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides * Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy. * Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), OR equivalent experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program * Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g. academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably at the post-secondary or college level * Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations * Outstanding conflict resolution skills * Time management and detail-oriented administrative skills * Computer-based skills, including proficiency with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office * Works effectively under pressure to meet frequently occurring deadlines * Develops a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents * Develops and completes projects without continued direct supervision * Learns from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.   South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.