High School Science Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Deliver specialized high school science course material for grades 9–12 in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance while overseeing the learning process.

• Concentrate on the individual needs of students and track their progress through the learning management system.

• Collaborate closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to facilitate learning towards established objectives.

• Take responsibility for student academic progress and attendance.

• Prepare students for significant standardized assessments.

• Conduct live synchronous teaching for a minimum of 15 hours each week.

• Offer asynchronous support, including emails, course objective planning, learning plans, and data-driven assessments of student needs.

• Collaborate on instructional strategies, resources, interventions, student data, and professional development opportunities.

• Enhance course content under administrative guidance by utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous tools.

• Submit grades and required student work while ensuring academic integrity and honesty.

• Maintain the grade book accurately.

• Make placement and promotion decisions based on formal and informal student progress reports.

• Establish positive relationships with families and communicate regularly with students and parents/Learning Coaches.

• Assist students and Learning Coaches with basic computer inquiries when requested.

• Work in collaboration with teachers to monitor student progress and distribute stakeholder responsibilities.

• Respond promptly to students, parents, and colleagues.

• Organize social and educational activities, including virtual clubs, outings, and extracurricular events.

• Travel to testing locations to supervise state examinations.

• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and relevant laws.

• Foster community, support onboarding initiatives, and participate in required committees.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• Six (6) months of student teaching experience.

• Ohio State Teaching Certification for High School Science (Integrated Science preferred).

• Fulfill the requirements for a licensed teacher as specified by the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.

• Possess pedagogical knowledge of the content being taught and the ability to apply critical thinking skills.

• Familiarity with state content standards.

• Capability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.

• Ability to resolve problems independently while maintaining a high level of organization.

• Capacity to work autonomously, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a professional home office environment free from distractions during the workday.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, averaging once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time.

• Access to reliable high-speed internet.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Capability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours along with fluency in technology systems, programs, and curriculum.

• Ability to successfully pass required background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.

• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the school.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, as required by law.

• Home-based work arrangement.