High School Math Teacher

Stride, Inc. • Columbia, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The High School Math Teacher is a state-certified educator who delivers course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance; manages the learning process; and addresses students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and work closely with students and their parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals.

The position is virtual and typically performed from home, with occasional travel throughout the year for school functions such as state testing and professional development. Travel averages once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time. This is a full-time role requiring independent work, typically 40 or more hours per week, and a professional home office without distractions during the workday. The schedule is typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The teacher must reside in South Carolina and hold South Carolina Department of Education High School (9–12) Math Teaching Certification. The position is for the 2026/2027 school year, with a stated salary of $51,000 and eligibility for a performance bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state teaching license.
• South Carolina Department of Education High School (9–12) Math Teaching Certification.
• Must reside in South Carolina.
• Ability to clear the required background check.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.
• Ability to travel as required; travel averages once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use them to guide instructional decisions.
• Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Personalize learning for all students and demonstrate a belief in each student’s ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Differentiate instruction according to student mastery levels.
• Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from the principal and coach.
• Maintain the grade book and ensure student academic integrity; make student placement and promotion decisions; and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches or parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches and parents with curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
• Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a performance bonus.
• Robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time