Portage Learning Careers - Faculty Summer Support Staff - Biology

Portage Learning Careers - Faculty Summer Support Staff - Biology In order to use this site, it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser . All Jobs > Portage Learning Careers > Faculty Summer Support Staff - Biology Portage Learning Careers Apply Faculty Summer Support Staff - Biology Fully Remote • Remote Worker - N/A Apply Job Type Temporary Description Job Title: Faculty Summer Support Staff - Biology Date: 02/19/2026 Reports to: Department Chair of Biology Department: Academics Status: Exempt-Professionals Duration: May 16 – September 15, 2026 General Summary: The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction, but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to … Believe the best in our employees Invest in our people Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity. The purpose of this position is to assist the assigned department with vacation coverage on an as needed basis. Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s). Assist the department with vacation coverage as needed and assigned. Participate in required trainings (either virtually or in person) Knowledge/Skills Required: Excellent working knowledge of field of work. Ability to work well with the administrative staff, faculty, and students. Ability to multi-task, set priorities and achieve desired results. Evidenced ability to evaluate and review curriculum in areas offered by Portage Learning. Effective at problem solving and conflict management with an ability to determine effective solutions. Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills. Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others. Qualifications (Education Requirements/Experience): Post-Secondary degree in a field related to the subject matter for Portage Learning courses, with additional educational or industrial experience desired, and a Master’s degree required or Ph.D. preferred for Portage Learning courses. Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting. and Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse. Demonstrated agreement with and vision for the stated mission, vision, philosophy, values, and goals of Portage Learning. Requirements Work Environment: This job operates in a remote work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, projectors, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit; talk and hear, use hands to type, file, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry and move light to medium weight. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and learn technical information. Light lifting is required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. Position Types and Expected Hours to work: This is a part-time/contract position. Days and hours of work are typically based on student loads and Instructor availability. Travel: This job requires occasional travel – less than 10%. Must be able to travel to the office located in Chippewa Township, PA and/or other suitable venues for mandatory training. Other Duties Disclaimer: This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Salary Description $4,000 Apply Portage Learning Careers Jobs View All Jobs Powered by Privacy Policy Payroll & HR Software