Middle School Math/Science Teacher

Stride, Inc. • Reston, NV

1d • $26,104 - $56,065 • Remote

About The Position

K12 Private Academy, a Stride K12 private school, is seeking a highly qualified, state-certified educator to deliver middle school math and science 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.

This is a full-time virtual position open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Teachers typically work from home and must maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday. The usual schedule is typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school, and the role typically requires 40 or more hours per week. Occasional travel is required throughout the year for school functions, including face-to-face professional development and student testing; travel averages approximately once per month and/or 20% of the time.

K12 Private Academy’s mission is to provide an exemplary, individualized, and engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. Student success is measured through valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state teaching license.
• Appropriate state Department of Education middle school math and science teaching certifications.
• Ability to clear the required background check.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during the workday.
• Ability to travel as required; travel averages approximately once per month and/or 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 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.
• 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 belief in every student’s ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Differentiate instruction based on students’ levels of mastery.
• Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate synchronous and asynchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.
• Maintain the grade book and 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 student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom environment, 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 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
• Career Level: Mid Level