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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
The mission of school is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
The Shared Teacher Experience Program for Public and Private Schools (STEP) Teacher is state certified teacher and/or alternatively certified CRE Teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. The STEP teacher must provide live instruction, support and guidance; be able to 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 English Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. High School English Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs.
This is a part-time position. Hours to be determined by supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Instructional/Curricular
Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment;
Provides rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students
Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate tools
Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards;
Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues;
Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum
Communication
Contact the students regularly via e-mail or phone;
Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries;
Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with Academic Administrators;
Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Records Management
Develop and maintain student academic progress;
Generate formal reports;
Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance.
Process student change in placement, as appropriate;
Complete semester and end of year progress reports.
Community
Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families;
Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site;
Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session and orientations;
Lead student/parent orientations, as needed.
Assessment/Evaluation
Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments;
Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams, when needed;
Administer state assessments;
Assess students per policy.
Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State and subject teaching certification.
Residency Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree AND
One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Shared view of the virtual academy's mission
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
An 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; Web proficiency.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to pass required background check
Experience as an online learner
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
Project Based Learning training
Experience teaching in a virtual setting
Equipment and System Requirements:
Internet service with modem/router is a requirement.
Our work from home members are asked to have and maintain High-speed internet connection. At the minimum 25Mbps download speed and 5Mbps upload speed, if not competing with other household users. For the sake of call quality, satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless or dial-up services are not compatible.
Expected Work Hours:
TYPICALLY, 20-25 PER WEEK Required
Fewer or Additional Hours May be Required based on business needs
Work Hours May be required during Day Time Business Hours (8am-5pm, ET, Mon-Fri)
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 (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
We anticipate this position will pay between $20.00 - $30.00 per hour. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, 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:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This is a home-based position.
Job Type
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
