High School Science Teacher

Stride, Inc.•US - VA - Remote, VA

23h•Remote

About The Position

The High School Science 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. Using Stride K12’s learning management system, the teacher monitors student progress and works closely with students and their parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals. The position is virtual, and teachers typically work from home. Candidates are strongly preferred to reside in Virginia; candidates in Washington, DC, and Maryland may also be considered. The teacher must be able to attend in-person professional development, testing, and other school events, with travel averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time. This is a full-time position requiring independent work, typically 40 or more hours per week, and a professional home office without distractions during the workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The role is with Virginia Virtual Academy, a Stride K12 partner school. The academy’s mission is to provide an individualized and engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. The position offers a base salary of $50,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license.
Virginia Secondary Science Teaching Certificate.
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 attend in-person professional development, testing, and other school events.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Experience teaching online 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 the data to guide instructional decisions.
Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
Residence in Virginia is strongly preferred; candidates residing in Washington, DC, or Maryland may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
Personalize learning for all students and demonstrate belief in their ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Differentiate instruction based on each student’s level of mastery.
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, ensure 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.