Stride, Inc.
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Description The High School Social Studies Teacher is a highly qualified, state‑certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. 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.
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.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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 Digital Academy of Texas (DATX). The mission of DATX is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data‑driven, student‑centered instructional model.
Required Certificates and Licenses Active State Teaching License
Residency Requirements This position is virtual and strongly prefers residents of Texas. It may consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR, LA). Travel up to 20% of the time may be required for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and other school activities.
Salary The salary for this position is $49,000.00, plus eligibility for a performance bonus.
Full‑Time Commitment This is a full‑time position. Ability to work independently for 40+ hours per week and maintain a professional home office is required. Typical hours are 9‑5 (or 8‑4) or as defined by the school.
Essential Functions
Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
Augments course content according to prescribed policies using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
Prepares students for high‑stakes standardized tests
Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, and basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment in line with academy policies and procedures
Travels as required (approximately once per month and up to 20% of the time) for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and as required by school
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Active state teaching license
Ability to clear required background check
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with the proposed age group
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 numerical, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions
Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
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
Work Environment This position is virtual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type Regular
All employment is at-will as governed by the state law where the employee works.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals With Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description The High School Social Studies Teacher is a highly qualified, state‑certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. 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.
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.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. 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 Digital Academy of Texas (DATX). The mission of DATX is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data‑driven, student‑centered instructional model.
Required Certificates and Licenses Active State Teaching License
Residency Requirements This position is virtual and strongly prefers residents of Texas. It may consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AR, LA). Travel up to 20% of the time may be required for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and other school activities.
Salary The salary for this position is $49,000.00, plus eligibility for a performance bonus.
Full‑Time Commitment This is a full‑time position. Ability to work independently for 40+ hours per week and maintain a professional home office is required. Typical hours are 9‑5 (or 8‑4) or as defined by the school.
Essential Functions
Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
Augments course content according to prescribed policies using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
Prepares students for high‑stakes standardized tests
Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, and basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment in line with academy policies and procedures
Travels as required (approximately once per month and up to 20% of the time) for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and as required by school
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Active state teaching license
Ability to clear required background check
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with the proposed age group
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 numerical, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions
Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
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
Work Environment This position is virtual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type Regular
All employment is at-will as governed by the state law where the employee works.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals With Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
#J-18808-Ljbffr