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  • General Questions
  • Teacher Compensation
  • Application Process
  • General Questions

General Questions

Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2024-2025 school year, 41 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate across 31 states and serve more than 100,000 students in grades K–12 (some schools do not serve all grades).

The Pearson Virtual Schools division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 300 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the U.S. and beyond, are already utilizing Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services products and services.

Connections Academy offers competitive compensation with annual salary review. We offer comprehensive benefit plans to eligible employees. Visit the Benefits page for additional benefits information.

Teaching positions with Connections Academy and Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services require a valid teaching certificate. Candidates must hold a valid certificate for the state in which they are teaching and must be appropriate to the subject they are teaching. For example, a teacher who teaches high school Social Studies for Colorado Connections Academy must hold a valid Secondary Social Studies teaching certificate for Colorado.

The ability to work from home varies across the schools. All job postings indicate whether the position is office-based or home-based. Please be sure to verify the work location requirements for the position on the specific job posting. Positions with Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services are home-based. View more information about in-state residence and work from home variations based on types of position openings.

LiveLesson® is an interactive teaching tool which teachers use to enhance instruction and communicate with students. Students sign into the teacher’s LiveLesson® classroom and participate via chat to ask questions, type responses and interact with the teacher and students in the virtual classroom. Teachers prepare and share presentations and take advantage of whiteboard tools, Q&A, and poll questions to highlight specific concepts in the lesson. The teacher can also use breakout rooms and group the students for class discussions.

Connections Academy provides comprehensive lesson plans online and in print, along with a number of exciting elective courses. The proven curriculum incorporates materials developed by leading educational institutions, as well as lessons and other resources developed by curriculum specialists. The curriculum for each public school is aligned to the state standards. 

At the time of hire, new teachers participate in a training program to learn all aspects of the technology tools and duties of their job. Professional Development opportunities continue for all teachers throughout their career and are focused on supporting teachers in supporting students in a virtual setting.

Schools also have implemented Professional Learning Communities which provide opportunities for collaboration, support and enrichment. For on-going support, Pearson Virtual Schools offers a variety of support services to assist with training and professional development, resolution of technology challenges, distribution of curriculum materials, and various other support functions.

Typically, Connections Academy employs teachers that live in the same state as a school. Even if a teacher is home-based, they still report to the office for training and/or meetings either on a regular or ad hoc basis, field trips and test proctoring. Teachers are also required to be certified in the state in which they are teaching.

Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services hires teachers from all across the country. Teachers with Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services do not have to live in a specific state but must be certified in specific states based on the job posting.

Connections Academy teachers typically work a 10-month work schedule. The first and last teacher work day varies by school. Typically, schools follow a similar calendar as that of the local school districts.

Pearson Virtual Schools Student Services teachers and Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) work a 10-month work schedule. Teachers and SLPs start in early August and end in mid-June.

Teachers have many opportunities to work over the summer in support of their own school’s projects, teaching summer school courses, supporting marketing efforts and much more.

Based on the needs of the school, Connections may hire teachers to teach part-time. Adjunct teachers are part-time and home-based. Adjunct teachers are hired to teach particular courses, typically in elective areas. Adjunct teachers must hold a valid certification in the subject area which they are teaching. Adjunct teachers have a flexible work schedule that allows them to hold another position in addition to serving as an Adjunct with Connections. Adjunct teachers receive two types of compensation:

  1. Base compensation: Base compensation is paid semi-monthly over 12 months and will increase based on years of service and performance.
  2. Adjunct compensation: Adjunct compensation is paid monthly over 10 months and is based on the number of students enrolled in the teacher’s course(s) in that month. Each course has been assigned a per student rate.
  • Teacher Compensation

Teacher Compensation

We believe in rewarding employees for their hard work and commitment to our goal—providing a top-notch education to our students. Salaries are calculated with a competitive base compensation with additional increases given based on degrees, years of experience, and certifications. Employees are eligible for annual salary reviews.

The career ladder provides the opportunity for teachers to take on leadership roles and giving them upward mobility and increased pay. There are four levels of the Career Ladder: Coordinator Teacher, Lead Teacher, Specialist Teacher and Master Teacher. As teachers grow in their skills, leadership ability, and knowledge of the Connections Academy programs and virtual education, the four levels of the Career Ladder provide an opportunity for professional advancement and a corresponding increase in compensation.

  • Application Process

Application Process

To start the application process, click on "View Openings" from the main careers page. Use the search feature to find the position that interests you. Click on the job title of the position to view the full job description. Click Apply now at the top of the page.

If you have not previously created an account, you will first be prompted to register. Immediately following the creation of your account, the application will begin.

If you already have an account, you can sign in using your email address and password on the log in screen. This will take you directly to the application .

Once you have completed the application it will be sent directly to the Talent Team for review with the Hiring Manager. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted. You can log in to your account to view the status of all submitted applications.

To search for a specific job, click "View Openings" on the main careers page, and then use the search box to refine your search criteria. You may enter as much or as little search criteria as necessary to define your search.

If you have an account but forgot you password, you can reset it online by following the prompts. The email will come from [email protected]; the subject line will read, "Your Account Details." Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder inbox.

Yes! Most of our positions have different Hiring Managers; therefore, you must apply to EACH position in which you are interested. Once you have created an account, you can use your login information to apply to as many positions as you like. Simply review the job description and click the Apply now link. If prompted, log in using the e-mail address and password you specified when you created your account. Be sure to click through to the end as some applications may require additional information that had not previously been required. Complete the application as thoroughly as possible to prevent any delays in processing.

If you do not see a position that interests you, please check back to our website frequently as we are always posting new positions. Always feel free contact us at [email protected] about your interests and future opportunities.

Candidates must complete an online application through the job posting. In order to be considered for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each position. The Talent Team and Hiring Manager for each position are responsible for reviewing applications. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Interviews may take place by phone or through a digital platform. Each Hiring Manager may have a different timeline for filling the opening. They are consistently reviewing applications as quickly as possible.

This is a self-recorded digital interview that will allow you to give us insight into who you are beyond what is on paper. The interview is a webcam experience where you’ll have an opportunity to answer several questions. It will also give you a realistic preview of what it might be like to work here as we heavily rely on technology and communication in a virtual environment. This technology also allows you to complete this stage of the interview process on your own time with what works best with your schedule.

First you will need to sign into your account. Then you can navigate to applications. The list will display all applications which you have submitted. You will be able to check the status and any actions connected to your application.

You can modify documents you have uploaded. Sign in to your profile, then select Documents. Click the pencil to add, change or remove documents on your profile.

This message means that you have previously created an account. You have two options:

A. Please follow the steps in the above FAQ to retrieve your account password.

B. Create a new account using a different email address. Please note that you will then have two accounts.

Candidates can edit or update their profile information after signing in. Click the Personal Information tab where you can make edits to your account information and save your change.

When your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with the subject line "Thank You". Please note: you may still receive this automatic email notification if your internet connection was interrupted or if you closed the webpage for any reason during the application process.

Each Hiring Manager may have a different timeline for filling the opening. The Talent Team is consistently reviewing applications. Candidates will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The system does not support special characters (i.e. $, %, *). If you receive the "Validation error" message, this is most likely the reason. Please review your information to be sure a special character was not used in any of the fields or in the resume area.

No, you cannot edit an already submitted application. If you want to make any kind of changes to a position you have applied for, please return to the job posting and resubmit your application from the beginning. This will also apply if your internet connection was interrupted during the application process.

Not Reviewed — the default status

Reviewed — The Talent Team and Hiring Manager have reviewed your application and will contact you if considered for an interview

Being Reviewed — under consideration

Phone Interviewed — a phone interview is/will be conducted

Digital Interview Requested — a digital interview request has been requested to be sent to the candidate

Digital Interview Complete — a digital interview link has been emailed to the candidate

Second Round Interview — a second-round interview was/will be conducted

Hired — candidate is hired for the position

The Talent Team regularly reviews candidates and you may be considered for future opportunities.

  • The Connections Academy Experience

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. View the Connections Academy Nondiscrimination Policy for more information.

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