Middle School Teacher Social Studies

About the role

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA) focuses on K12-powered virtual middle schools with 6-8 programs. The role involves building relationships with families, students, and learning coaches to ensure successful student progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific course content in an online environment
• Provide instruction, support, and guidance to students
• Monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system
• Communicate with students and parents/learning coaches to advance learning
• Work closely with learning coaches/parents on student curricular and instructional issues
• Maintain grade book, make student placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
• Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and school functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Missouri Middle School Social Studies Teaching Certification or equivalent certification in another state with the ability to obtain MO licensure within 60 days of employment
• Resides in Missouri

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND Active state teaching license
• Experience working with proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Ability to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data
• Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Proficiency 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a professional home office
• Knowledge of online learning platforms and tools
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers
• Experience with standardized test preparation
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $48,752 - $60,940, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. The position is exempt (salary) and offers a robust benefits package.

Pay

Exempt (salary): The salary range is $48,752 - $60,940. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

Schedule

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher is a full-time position requiring 40+ hours per week, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. The position is virtual and requires occasional travel for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and school functions.