Middle School Social Studies Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in an online setting.

• Provide instruction, assistance, and mentorship.

• Oversee the learning experience while concentrating on the unique needs of students.

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

• Collaborate closely with students and their parents/learning coaches to further student learning towards set objectives.

• Offer dynamic and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Customize learning for each student.

• Differentiate instruction based on student proficiency.

• Enhance course material using designated asynchronous and synchronous resources under the direction of the principal and coach.

• Manage the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Inform administrators about any concerns related to student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Establish and sustain positive relationships with families.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Florida 5 Year Professional 5-9 OR 6-12 Social Science Teaching Certificate.

• Residency in Florida.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Active state teaching license.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

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

• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during work hours.

• Willingness to work typically from 9-5 (or 8-4) or as specified by the school.

• Experience working with the designated age group.

• Experience assisting adults and children in utilizing technology.

• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or traditional classroom environment.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

• Ability to analyze and produce numerical, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

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

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

• Knowledge of K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

🏝️ Benefits

• Typically works from home.

• Full-time position.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Face-to-face professional development sessions.

• Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours.