About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, K-12 Online Education.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This is a virtual, part-time contract role for a 6-12 Social Studies Teacher supporting a Confidential Client in the K-12 online education space. This role requires a valid state teaching credential and successful background clearance. Applicants must meet the certification eligibility noted in the original posting.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality online instruction and support to middle- and high-school students (grades 6–12) in Social Studies.
• Use synchronous and asynchronous instructional tools to deliver course content and engage learners.
• Monitor and document student progress and attendance through the learning management system (LMS).
• Evaluate student work according to rubrics and provide substantive feedback within expected turnaround times.
• Differentiate instruction and adjust evaluation techniques for students with 504 plans or IEPs.
• Maintain regular virtual office hours, communicate with families and mentors, and coordinate with the instructional team.
• Participate in required trainings, webinars, and department meetings.
• Comply with Confidential Client policies and applicable state laws and reporting requirements.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Part-time contract role — Hourly: $22.00–$26.00 per hour.
• Employment Type: PART_TIME | CONTRACTOR

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Performance Measures

• Timely and accurate completion of assessments, grading, and student communications.
• Satisfactory completion of required online or on-site training.
• Positive communications and rapport with students, parents, mentors, and team members.
• Achievement of personal and professional goals as assigned.
• Completion of other duties as assigned by instructional leadership.

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience teaching or working with K–12 students.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and use web-based tools, LMS platforms, and virtual classroom technologies quickly.
• Strong classroom management and formative/summative assessment skills in an online environment.
• Ability to provide timely, meaningful feedback and to monitor student activity and performance.
• Strong organization, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and interact positively with families and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good professional judgment.

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Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in a virtual/online environment.
• Familiarity with Buzz LMS or similar learning management systems.
• Experience with online curriculum development.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field (preferred, not required).

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Licensing, Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate subject area.
• Proper state teaching credential. (Note: original posting lists certification in CA, WA, PA, TN, MI, CO, or TX as eligible — ensure you meet the credential requirements for this listing.)
• Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience.
• Successful FBI fingerprint background clearance and any other required checks.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Virtual / remote work — sedentary role (sitting, typing).
• Finger dexterity for typing and computer use.
• Normal visual and auditory abilities consistent with virtual instruction.
• No hazardous working conditions.

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Legal & Compliance

• Background checks are required.
• This role is subject to applicable federal and state employment laws. Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to lawful, non-discriminatory hiring practices.

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Notes for Candidates

• This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting partner. The hiring organization is listed as Confidential Client in K-12 Online Education.
• Applicants should ensure they meet the credential and background requirements before applying.
• The role is virtual; however, state certification eligibility noted in the original posting may apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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