High School Science Teacher

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Part-time virtual science teacher delivering live K–12 instruction for Stride’s online Keystone School. Monitoring student progress and supporting students, parents, and associated schools.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver specific course content in an online environment
  • Provide rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences
  • Provide instruction, support, and guidance while managing the learning process
  • Focus instruction on students’ individual needs
  • Monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system
  • Work with students and parents/learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals
  • Apply knowledge of the K12 curriculum, Online School, and state and industry-specific learning standards
  • Augment course content using appropriate tools and develop instructional lessons aligned with the school pacing schedule
  • Contact students regularly by email or phone and respond to inquiries, usually within one business day
  • Participate in academic-focused meetings with associated school administrators and scheduled virtual staff meetings
  • Establish and maintain positive rapport with students
  • Monitor and report academic and pacing progress, generate formal reports, and alert administrators to concerns about progress and attendance
  • Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families
  • Create a monthly newsletter or update the website as needed
  • Lead student/parent orientations as needed
  • Assess students according to policy
  • Travel occasionally to school functions, such as state testing, or as otherwise required

Requirements:

  • Appropriate state Department of Education High School (9-12) Science Teaching Certification required
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One (1) year industry experience leading to certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Appropriate subject teaching certification
  • Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission
  • Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
  • Ability to support and guide adults as well as students
  • Excellent knowledge of motivational techniques
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensing as required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Microsoft Office and web proficiency
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to pass required background check
  • Internet service with modem/router
  • High-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload
  • Ability to work typically 20–25 hours per week, with possible fewer or additional hours based on business needs
  • Availability during daytime business hours (8am–5pm ET, Monday–Friday) as required

Benefits:

  • Health benefits for eligible employees
  • Retirement contributions for eligible employees
  • Paid time off for eligible employees
  • Work from home / virtual work environment
  • High-speed internet requirement for home working