Elementary Teacher: Day School

Job DescriptionRequired Certificates and LicensesAppropriate state Department of Education Elementary School Teaching Certification RequiredResidency RequirementsThis position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 private school, K12 Private Academy. The mission of K12 Private Academy 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. The 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. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system. 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 full-time position. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for studentsCommitment to personalizing learning for all studentsDemonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectationsDifferentiates instruction based on student level of masteryAugments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coachMaintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progressPrepares students for high stakes standardized testsUnderstands 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 mannerSupports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and proceduresTravels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by schoolREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree ANDActive state teaching license ANDAbility to clear required background checkDESIRED QUALIFICATION:Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.Experience with online learning platforms.Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers.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.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. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is virtual.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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesStride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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