Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Stride Learning Solutions is seeking bilingual substitute teachers to support our virtual K–6 classrooms. In this role, you will provide instructional coverage during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning for students in a fully remote environment. This position requires flexibility, strong virtual teaching skills, and a commitment to supporting bilingual learners.

Location: Remote (Must reside in Texas or surrounding states) Schedule: As needed, typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Language Requirement: Must be fluent in Spanish and English Certification Required: Valid Teaching Certificate

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About the Role

Stride Learning Solutions is seeking bilingual substitute teachers to support our virtual K–6 classrooms. In this role, you will provide instructional coverage during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning for students in a fully remote environment. This position requires flexibility, strong virtual teaching skills, and a commitment to supporting bilingual learners.

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Key Responsibilities

· Deliver instruction to students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, using provided lesson plans and digital tools.

· Support a virtual classroom of approximately 20 students, typically in two 4-hour instructional blocks.

· Provide direct instruction or assist a co-teacher, depending on the assignment.

· Maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging virtual classroom environment.

· Communicate high expectations and support student participation and academic progress.

· Adapt instruction to meet the needs of bilingual learners and students with diverse backgrounds.

· Monitor student behavior and engagement in a virtual setting.

· Collaborate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of instruction.

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Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

· Valid teaching certification.

· Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written).

· Experience teaching or working with children in a virtual or classroom setting.

· Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a T1 Personnel Clearance.

· Reliable internet connection and a distraction-free home office setup.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL settings.

· Familiarity with K12 curriculum and virtual learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Canvas).

· Strong classroom management and communication skills in a remote environment.

· Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and student needs.

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Work Environment

· This is a remote, as-needed position.

· Substitute assignments may vary in length and frequency.

· Must have a dedicated home workspace and reliable internet access.

· Occasional virtual training or meetings may be required.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.