Part-Time Social Studies Teacher 6-12
About The Position
This is a part-time, hourly virtual teaching position for grades 6–12. The teacher provides engaging synchronous and asynchronous instruction, supports students’ individual learning needs, and monitors progress through the learning management system. The role involves working with students, families, and learning coaches to help students meet academic goals, maintain positive communication, and address curricular or basic virtual-classroom technology issues. The position is open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. The anticipated wage is $20–$25 per hour, for up to 25 hours per week; actual compensation may vary. Instructional hours fall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern (or 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.), depending on school needs, and assigned hours may vary. The teacher typically works from home and may travel up to 20% of the time for professional development, student testing, or other school requirements.
Requirements
- Appropriate state Department of Education High School (6–12) Social Studies teaching certification.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Active state teaching license.
- Ability to clear the required background check.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during the workday.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and use student data to guide instructional decisions.
- Receptiveness to regular coaching and ability to adapt to change.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to modern technologies and teaching platforms.
- Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours.
- Availability and flexibility to support live class sessions according to school schedules and student needs.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
- Personalize instruction and differentiate it according to students’ levels of mastery.
- Use appropriate online tools to augment course content in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures and 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 progress and performance.
- Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with 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, following academy policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce student data representations and use data to inform instructional decisions.
- Participate in regular coaching with administrators and teacher trainers.
- Travel as required, up to 20% of the time, for face-to-face professional development, student testing, or other school needs.
- Maintain teaching certification, professional development hours, and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may receive health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
