Secondary Teacher, Spanish (9-12)

About Stellar Virtual

Stellar Virtual was founded in 2019 with one school in Texas. We serve parents of K-12 students, unhappy with their current school or need an at-home/flexible learning environment. Today, Stellar Virtual spans across three states currently, Arizona, Indiana, and Texas, with developing programs being introduced in new states over the next few years. Stellar Virtual is committed to going above and beyond for our virtual families. 

Our Mission

Empowering Families. Unleashing Potential. 

Our Core Values

At Stellar Virtual, we are guided by five core values. For us, these values are more than just something in an employee handbook that you’ll only hear about during orientation. These values are the pillars by which we operate all aspects of our organization. We talk about them often, and we expect that every one of our employees not only talks about our core values but also acts upon them.

So, it’s important to us that anyone who joins Stellar embraces our core values.

• Kids First, Always: We make student-centered decisions and always do what's best for our kids.
• Respect: We assume the best of others and treat others the way we want to be treated.
• Create, Communicate, Collaborate: We create together, communicate openly, and work as a team to deliver more than we ever could individually
• Make Your Motion Matter: We work deliberately, efficiently, and with a sense of purpose to achieve great results.
• Go the Extra Mile to Deliver a Stellar Customer Experience: We recognize that every interaction, no matter how small or unrelated it may seem, is an opportunity to build trust and goodwill with our customers.

Our Promise
Empowering families with the choice of a high-quality virtual school with dedicated staff focused on student outcomes and an exceptional customer experience, our programs will enable students to thrive and unleash their full potential. 

Position Details

Overview
Stellar Virtual seeks a passionate and certified Secondary World Languages Teacher to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in one or more world languages (e.g., Spanish, French, German, etc.) to students in grades 9-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong language proficiency, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and supportive online learning environment that promotes cultural understanding and communicative competence. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, assessment, individualized support, and collaboration to ensure student success.

Essential Duties

• Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual lessons aligned with the Tennessee State Standards for World Languages for grades 9-12.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, resources, and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including interactive assignments, projects, cultural explorations, and discussions.
• Provide clear and timely feedback on student work to promote language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• Facilitate virtual language practice activities, including speaking sessions, role-playing, and collaborative projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Implement the Stellar Virtual world languages curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and proficiency levels.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the world languages curriculum.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
• Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of Stellar Virtual.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes 

• Native or near-native proficiency in the target language(s).
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Experience teaching a range of levels within the target language(s).
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools for language instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the target language(s).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Passion for language acquisition, cultural understanding, and working with students.
• Residency in the state of Tennessee is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, World Language Education, or a related field.
• A valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Spanish (grades 9-12) or equivalent.

Employment "At-Will"
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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