High School Science Teacher

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The non‑negotiable salary for this position is $43,000 along with the opportunity for an annual bonus through the School.

Start Date – ASAP

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. They monitor student progress through the learning management system and work closely with students, parents, and learning coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, state testing, and other required school activities.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high‑quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of OHVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data‑driven, student‑centered instructional model.

This is a full‑time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, is required. Maintain a professional home office without distraction during working hours (typically 9‑5 or 8‑4, or as defined by the school).

• Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement.
• Prepares students for high‑stakes standardized tests.
• Conducts live synchronous teaching – minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs.
• Collaborates with others regarding instruction, resources, interventions, and data related to OHVA student’s needs and the professional development of the teacher.
• Under guidance from the school administrative team, augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools.
• Submits grades and required student work, ensuring academic honesty and integrity; maintains grade book; makes placement and promotion decisions and generates formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerting administrators to concerns about student performance.

• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students, learning coaches, and parents.
• Supports learning coaches and parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies.
• Provides basic computer support to students and learning coaches as requested.
• Understands how diverse student and family characteristics impact required support.
• Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure all students progress successfully through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among stakeholders.
• Responds to students, parents and colleagues in a timely manner.

• Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, or other extracurricular activities as required.
• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.
• Complies with all school policies and procedures, including the Employee Manual.
• Complies with all laws related to this position.

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Builds community.
• Helps staff with onboarding efforts as directed.
• Participates in committees as…