Middle School Math Teacher

Stride, Inc.•US - NC - Remote, NC

20d•Remote

About The Position

The Middle 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. They monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and work with students and their families or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals. This is a full-time virtual position. Teachers typically work from home and must maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The role requires the ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and travel occasionally for school functions, professional development, and student testing. The stated base salary is $50,000, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The role requires North Carolina residency and North Carolina Middle School Math Teaching Certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license.
North Carolina Middle School Math Teaching Certification.
Must reside in North 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.

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 support 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 and differentiate instruction based on each student’s level of mastery.
Demonstrate a belief in students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Augment course content in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate synchronous and asynchronous tools under guidance from the principal and coach.
Maintain the grade book and 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 and basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, in line with academy policies and procedures.
Travel as required, on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time, for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.