Middle School Science Teacher

Stride, Inc.•Columbia, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Middle School Science Teacher is a state-certified educator who delivers course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance; manages students’ learning; and addresses individual learning needs. The role monitors student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and works closely with students and their parents or learning coaches to help students meet established goals. The position is full-time and typically requires 40 or more hours per week. Teachers generally work from home and must maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during the workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The role requires occasional travel throughout the year for school functions, including state testing and professional development; travel is described as averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time. The teacher must reside in South Carolina. The role is with Carolus Online Academy, a Stride K12 partner school, for the 2026/2027 school year. The anticipated salary is $51,000, with eligibility for a performance bonus. Eligible employees may receive benefits that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Requirements

South Carolina Department of Education Middle School (5–8) Science Teaching Certification.
Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Must reside in South Carolina.
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 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 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 synchronous and asynchronous tools under guidance from the principal and coach.
Maintain the grade book, uphold 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, in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.