Secondary Teacher, Health/PE (6-12)

Overview

Stellar Virtual seeks a highly motivated and certified Secondary Health/PE Teacher to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective health and physical education instruction to students in grades 6-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of health and wellness principles, physical fitness concepts, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering healthy lifestyles and physical activity in an online environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual lessons aligned with the Missouri State Standards for Health and Physical Education for grades 6-12.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, resources, and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles and needs, adapting physical activities for the home environment.
• Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including interactive assignments, projects, discussions, and resources for at-home physical activity.
• Provide clear and timely feedback on student work to promote understanding and growth in health concepts and physical activity engagement.
• Facilitate virtual discussions and provide individualized support to students as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Implement the Stellar Virtual health and physical education curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and home environments.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning in health knowledge and participation in physical activity.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the health and physical education curriculum for the virtual setting.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
• Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of Stellar Virtual.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• A minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Experience teaching a range of secondary health and physical education topics.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity among students.
• Residency in the state of Missouri is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Health Education, Physical Education, or a related field.
• A valid Missouri teaching license with an endorsement in Health and Physical Education (grades 6-12) or equivalent.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

Required Skills

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role or industry, preferably in a remote environment.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Openings

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Pay Range

$48,500.00 Annually to $55,000.00 Annually