Middle School Science Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver engaging and interactive learning experiences for students, both in real-time and asynchronously.

• Tailor educational approaches for all learners and differentiate instruction based on each student's mastery level.

• Enhance course materials with suitable asynchronous and synchronous tools, guided by the principal and coach.

• Manage the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make informed decisions regarding student placements and promotions.

• Notify administrators of any concerns regarding student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for critical standardized assessments.

• Foster and maintain positive relationships with families.

• Communicate effectively and respond promptly to students and their learning coaches/parents.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curriculum-related, instructional, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting issues.

• Track student progress using Stride K12’s learning management system.

• Travel as necessary, averaging once a month or roughly 20% of the time, for professional development, student assessments, and school events.

⛳️ Requirements

• South Carolina Department of Education Middle School (5-8) Science Teaching Certification is required.

• Must be a resident of South Carolina.

• Bachelor's degree is necessary.

• Active state teaching license is required.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

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

• Capability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4), as defined by the school.

• Experience working with the specified age group.

• Experience in supporting both adults and children with technology usage.

• Background in teaching in either an online (virtual) or traditional brick-and-mortar setting.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Ability to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data and utilize this information to inform instructional decisions.

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

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

• Willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Contributions to retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.