Pella Hill Teacher

Mission Statement

The mission of Pella Hill Virtual Academy is to provide high-quality education grounded in Evangelical Christian values.

Vision Statement

The Vision of Pella Hill Virtual Academy is to impact the world, country, communities, and families by educating, maturing, and releasing students into their communities who reflect the character of Jesus.

Statement of Faith

We believe in the authority and infallibility of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. We affirm the historical doctrines of the Christian faith, including the Trinity, the Deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and His future return. We uphold the necessity of personal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. We are committed to living out the teachings of Scripture in our daily lives, honoring God through our words, actions, and relationships.

General Description

Pella Hill Virtual Academy is seeking up to four full-time teachers (Language Arts, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Bible) who are mature, sincere, evangelical Christ followers, who feel called by God to the teaching profession. Each candidate is to become a part of our team of educators who prayerfully and skillfully develop our students’ attitudes, skills, and subject competencies that will contribute to their spiritual development as mature, able, and responsible Christians. 

Spiritual Expectations and Qualifications

Confirmation from our candidates will:

Have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior

Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living

Agree with the Pella’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education

Meet the State requirements and qualifications for teachers: Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Obtain certification from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 

Core Essentials

Pella Hill teachers shall reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and every activity, such as:

Agreement and acceptance of expectations of teachers, as outlined in the school’s Staff Handbook

Keeping educational certifications current

Placing Pella duties ahead of other hobbies, jobs, or volunteer activities during Pella hours

Maintaining a personal appearance that agrees with school policy

Using acceptable English in written and oral communication; speaking with clear articulation

Demonstrating the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality

Representing Pella favorably and professionally to parents, students, and the general public

Primary Functions

4K-12th students in Pella Hill Virtual Academy are typically schooling at home.  Pella students have an Educational Growth Plan and are monitored by Pella Hill teachers while being supported by parents/guardians.  

Pella Hill teachers shall cooperate with the Board of Directors and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school by:

      Instructional Duties

Utilize valid teaching techniques to teach classes as assigned, evaluating curricular options, following prescribed scope and sequence, and planning a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities while achieving curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s philosophy

Coordinate and/or delivering subject-specific learning for caseload of 30-35 students

Teach synchronous online classes in assigned content area

Conduct weekly Homeroom(s) with students on caseload

Develop and deliver unique enrichment/exploratory/interest-driven virtual courses or clubs

Collaborate with Events Coordinator to lead regional “Union” school activities monthly

Assess students’ learning regularly, keeping students, parents, and administration informed of progress or deficiencies, and providing sufficient notice of failure

Maintain Educational Growth Plan records and revisions

Learn and utilize school software

Record student attendance  

Be available for regular parent/teacher/student check-ins and conferences

Attend staff meetings, both online and in-person

Point students toward Jesus

Be flexible and encouraging 

Develop relationships with students and parents 

Invest in the growth and development of Pella Hill according to our mission and vision statements 

Grow in knowledge of curricular options 

Must be proficient with technology (Zoom and Google, will train on Spark) 

Maintain flexible work schedule 

Connect with and support colleagues 

Other reasonable duties as assigned 

      Administrative Duties

Prescribe content delivery

Support curriculum selection/ordering

Become highly familiar with curriculum options

Become familiar with Pella Hill’s vendor list and understanding/supporting the categories

Make recommendations for the vendor list

Help maintain EGP expense tracking sheets

Discuss graduation pathways and career options with students and parents

Be available to answer questions from parents and students within a maximum of 24 hours

Support student technical needs

Other reasonable duties as assigned

      Teamwork

Promote and support Pella Hill's vision, mission, and statement of faith  

Communicate with Pella leaders and staff

Collaborate with Academic Advisor for class selection options or behavioral/emotional needs

Occasionally represent Pella on field trips

Attend and participate in required Pella calendar events

Facilitate assessments

Help develop/write protocol for Forward/ACT/Early Literacy delivery

Communicate practice and planning information with families

Coordinate technical needs

Other reasonable duties as assigned

      Compensation

This is a full-time, 11-month salaried position with generous time off

Salary dependent on experience, starting at $45,000 per year

Competitive benefits package. 

      Structure

Start date: July 1, 2026

Position will report to the Pella Hill Principal

Must be able to work at home and manage time well while working collaboratively in a team

Most, but not all, hours to be performed during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Some nights and weekends will be required 

High speed internet at home required

Cell phone with data plan required

Must be a Wisconsin resident

Application Process

Complete the application on Bamboo HR and submit cover letter, resume, written Christian testimony, and two references (one professional and one character) to: Pella Hill Hiring Team at [email protected]. 

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