Secondary Teacher, History

Position Details

• Reporting Manager
  :
  Principal
• Status
  :
  Salary, Exempt
• Type
  :
  Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program
  :
  Tri-Star Virtual Academy

The Secondary Teacher, History (6-8) will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective history instruction to students in grades 6-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of historical concepts, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and supportive online learning environment. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, assessment, individualized support, and collaboration to ensure student success.

• Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual lessons aligned with the
• Tennessee State Standards for Social Studies (History focus) for grades 6-8.
• 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, research tasks, and discussions.
• Provide clear and timely feedback on student work to promote understanding and historical thinking skills.
• Facilitate small group instruction and provide individualized support to students as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Implement the Stellar Virtual history curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and historical understanding.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the history 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.

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Experience teaching a range of secondary history courses (e.g., World History, US History, Civics, Geography).
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Passion for working with students and fostering their understanding and appreciation of history.
• 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, Workspace) in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Residency in the state of Tennessee is required.

• A bachelor's degree in History, History Education, Social Studies
• Education (with a strong history focus), or a related field.
• A valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Secondary Social Studies (grades 6-8) or equivalent, with a demonstrated strength or focus in History.

• 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…