Middle School Science Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in a virtual setting

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

• Customize learning experiences and differentiate instruction based on student proficiency

• Facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities

• Track student progress utilizing Stride K12's learning management platform

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion

• Notify administrators of any concerns related to student performance and progress

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Build and sustain a positive rapport with families

• Communicate with and respond promptly to students and learning coaches/parents

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting

• Enhance course materials using authorized synchronous and asynchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach

• Travel as necessary, averaging once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time, for professional development, student assessments, and school obligations

• Collaborate with fellow educators to utilize student data for informed instructional decisions

⛳️ Requirements

• Required Michigan Teaching Certification

• Middle School Science certificate mandatory

• Must be a resident of Michigan

• Bachelor's degree required

• Active state teaching license is essential

• Ability to pass the necessary background check

• Full-time availability, generally 40+ hours per week

• Capacity to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours

• Ability to work within school-defined hours, typically 9-5 or 8-4

• Experience with the intended age group

• Experience in assisting both adults and children with technology

• Background in teaching in an online and/or traditional classroom environment

• Familiarity with online learning platforms

• Skill in interpreting and generating numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

• Capacity to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses

• Typically works remotely

• Face-to-face professional development opportunities

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Protections under equal employment opportunity laws