Secondary Teacher, Health/PE (6-12)

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Principal
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program :  Missouri Virtual Schools

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 include curriculum implementation, assessment, individualized support, and collaboration to ensure student success. 

• 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

• 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.

Success Profile

• Instructional Effectiveness:  Delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction and uses multiple strategies to support diverse learners in a virtual environment.
• Data-Informed Instruction:  Uses student assessment data to adjust instruction, identify learning gaps, and support continuous academic growth.
• Collaboration & Instructional Adaptability:  Works effectively with colleagues and support staff, adapting instruction and co-teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.

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

Employment "At-Will" Statement :  For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :  Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.