High School Social Studies Teacher

About the role

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 school, The Keystone School.

The Keystone Live Instruction Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The teacher must provide live instruction, support and guidance; manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride’s learning management system, and work actively with students, parents, and associated school to support each student’s educational experience.

The High School Social Studies Teacher is a highly qualified, state-certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Social Studies Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. They monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Social Studies Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

This is a part-time position expected to pay $17–$20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Instructional/Curricular: Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment; provide rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students; demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations; augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools; maintain and effectively apply knowledge of State and Industry Specific learning standards; develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum; develop instructional lessons in alignment with school’s pacing schedule.
• Communication: Contact students regularly via e-mail or phone; respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/associated school inquiries; participate in academic-focused meetings with associated school administrators; attend regularly scheduled virtual staff meetings; understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Records Management: Monitor and report on student academic and pacing progress; generate formal reports; alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
• Community: Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families; create a monthly newsletter or updated website as needed; lead student/parent orientations, as needed.
• Assessment/Evaluation: Assess students per policy.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree AND one (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state Department of Education High School (9–12) Social Studies Teaching Certification.
• Other Required Qualifications: Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission; strong content and subject-matter knowledge; ability to support and guide adults as well as students; excellent knowledge of motivational techniques; excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills; willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensing as required; strong written and verbal communication skills; Microsoft Office and web proficiency; ability to travel up to 10% of the time; ability to pass required background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as an online learner
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Equipment & System Requirements

• High-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload, if not competing with other household users)
• Satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless, or dial-up services are not compatible for call quality
• Internet service with modem/router is required

Schedule

• Typically 20–25 hours per week
• Fewer or additional hours may be required based on business needs
• Work hours may be required during daytime business hours (8 am–5 pm ET, Monday–Friday)

Compensation & Benefits

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. The anticipated hourly wage is $17–$20/hour up to 25 hours per week. The hourly wage is not guaranteed, as compensation can vary based on geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions.

Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Work Environment

This position is virtual. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Residency: Open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Regular
• All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.
• Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.