High School Math Teacher Part-Time

The Math Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Math Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Math Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Math 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. This is a part-time position that will likely pay $17-$20/hour.

Responsibilities

Deliver specific course content in an online environment; Provide live instruction, support and guidance; Manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs; Monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system; Work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals; Apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School; Provide rich and engaging synchronous learning experiences for students; Demonstrate belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations; Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures; Maintain and apply knowledge of State and Industry Specific learning standards; Develop effective instructional tools and strategies; Develop instructional lessons in alignment with school pacing schedule; Contact students regularly via e-mail or phone; Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/associated school inquiries; Participate in academic focused meetings with associated school administrators; Attend regularly scheduled virtual staff meetings; Establish and maintain positive rapport with students; Monitor and report on student academic and pacing progress; Generate formal reports; Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance; Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families; Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site as needed; Lead student/parent orientations as needed; Assess students per policy

Requirements

Appropriate state Department of Education High School (9-12) Math Teaching Certification Required; Bachelor’s degree; One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR equivalent combination of education and experience; Appropriate subject teaching certification; Shared view of the virtual academy’s mission; Strong content and subject-matter knowledge; 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; Internet service with modem/router; High-speed internet connection with at minimum 25Mbps download speed and 5Mbps upload speed

Nice to have

Experience as an online learner; Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database; Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Benefits

Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off