Job Description

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Principal
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12-Month)
• Program : Stellar Hollow Virtual Academy (MO) / Tri-Star Virtual Academy (TN)

Overview
The Secondary History Teacher (6-12) will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective history instruction to students in grades 6-12 through our virtual learning platform. This position partners with students, families, and instructional leaders to deliver standards-aligned instruction, foster historical thinking skills, and support student achievement through high-quality virtual learning experiences.

• Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual history lessons aligned with state social studies standards for grades 6-12.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, instructional resources, and educational technology to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including research projects, discussions, writing assignments, and collaborative learning experiences.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to promote student understanding and historical thinking skills.
• Facilitate small-group instruction and provide individualized academic support as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
• Implement the organization's history curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and inform instructional decisions.
• Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and fellow educators to strengthen curriculum implementation and student outcomes.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on instructional best practices.
• Work collaboratively with counselors, special education staff, and other student support personnel to meet student needs.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• You will play a key role in our collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Experience teaching a variety of secondary history courses, including World History, U.S. History, Civics, and Geography.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing virtual learning platforms and educational technology.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in History, History Education, Social Studies Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Missouri teaching license with a Secondary Social Studies (6-12) certification or equivalent required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid  Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate Secondary Social Studies endorsement as required to support the organization's multi-state instructional programs.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

Employment "At-Will" Statement :  For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :  Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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