Middle School English Teacher

About the role

K12 Private Academy, a Stride Company, provides an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data‑driven, student‑centered instructional model. Student success is measured by valid assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth. This is a virtual, full‑time Middle School (5‑8) English teaching position open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Teachers work from home but may travel occasionally (about once per month or ~20% of the time) for state testing, professional development, or other school functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Commit to personalizing learning for all students.
• Demonstrate belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Differentiate instruction based on student level of mastery.
• Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach.
• Maintain grade book ensuring 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; regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom environment per academy policies.
• Travel as required for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and other school requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Active state teaching license (Middle School 5‑8 English).
• Ability to clear required background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the proposed age group (middle school).
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick‑and‑mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.
• Receptive to receiving coaching regularly from administrators and teacher trainers.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $45,000.00 – $50,000.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus; actual compensation varies based on location, experience, training, education, and market conditions.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a robust benefits package that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position requiring the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week. Employees must maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9‑5 or 8‑4 as defined by the school.