Middle School Science Teacher
About The Position
The Middle School Science Teacher is a highly qualified, state-certified educator who delivers course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance; manages the learning process; addresses individual student needs; and monitors progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. The teacher works closely with students and their parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals. This is a virtual, full-time 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 typically requires 40 or more hours per week and occasional travel for school functions, including state testing and professional development. Travel is on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time, or as otherwise required by the school. The position serves Carolus Online Academy, whose mission is to provide an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, rigorous curriculum, and data-driven, student-centered instruction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Active state teaching license.
- South Carolina Department of Education Middle School (grades 5–8) Science 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.
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 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 belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
- Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate synchronous and asynchronous tools under guidance from the principal and coach.
- Maintain the grade book, 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; 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 requirements.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may receive a performance bonus.
- Eligible employees may receive health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
