Virtual Science Teacher - Biology, Chemistry, Animal Sciences

Who We Are Hiring Kindred Scholars Academy is hiring Middle and High School educators science teachers for our virtual microschool. We are not currently adding Elementary educators. We are looking for educators with strong subject knowledge and experience working with learners who are comfortable teaching in an engaging, discussion\-based virtual environment. Applicants must have strong familiarity with the subjects they wish to teach. Educators are expected to teach accurately within their subject area, follow the expectations of the assigned class, and verify information rather than guessing when they are unsure. Applicants without clear subject knowledge or teaching experience are not a good fit. Important Information Please read carefully before applying. This is a 1099 contractor role. Compensation is for live teaching time only. Prep time, grading, weekly written feedback, and communication are not separately paid. Pay is based on enrollment, not experience. Educators must be comfortable teaching very small classes, including single learners. Applicants seeking hourly pay for preparation or guaranteed class sizes may find this role is not the right fit. Teaching Format \& Expectations Most classes: Meet once or twice per week Meet primarily weekdays between 9 AM and 5 PM Eastern May also have evening or weekend options Run 30–45 minutes per session Include no more than 8 learners Classes must be interactive and discussion\-based. Every class must include an interactive learning activity using one of the following tools: Kahoot Blooket Gimkit Jeopardy\-style review games These tools must be used in every class to reinforce learning and maintain learner engagement. Interactive activities should support the learning objective rather than simply filling time. Single\-Learner Classes Educators must be prepared to teach classes with any enrollment size, including single\-learner classes. These sessions are still treated as group classes and are compensated at the single\-learner rate listed in the pay structure. Single\-learner classes cannot be converted into private tutoring, and educators may not ask families to move to other classes or request schedule changes because of enrollment size. Responsibilities Lead engaging virtual classes in the subject area(s) you are hired to teach Teach assigned classes in alignment with the class description, learning objectives, and KSA expectations Teach information accurately and verify information when necessary Facilitate discussion and learner participation Incorporate Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, or Jeopardy\-style activities in every class Provide weekly written learner feedback Submit progress reports and grades when required Communicate professionally with families and admin within 24 hours during the workweek Review class expectations and materials thoroughly before teaching Qualifications Applicants should have meaningful experience or expertise in the subjects they wish to teach, such as: Teaching experience Tutoring experience A degree in the subject area Professional experience related to the subject Strong demonstrated subject knowledge Applicants must also: Live in the United States Be eligible to work as a 1099 contractor Be comfortable teaching online Compensation \& Pay Structure This is a 1099 contractor position. Educators are paid per class session based on enrollment. 30\-Minute Group Classes 1 learner – $10 2 learners – $15 3 learners – $20 4 learners – $25 5 learners – $30 6 learners – $35 7 learners – $40 8 learners – $45 45\-minute group classes are paid $5 more per session. 1:1 Classes 30 minutes – $20 60 minutes – $40 Important: Pay is for live teaching time only Prep time is not separately compensated Feedback, grading, progress reports, and communication are part of the role Rates are based on enrollment and are non\-negotiable Educators are expected to provide the same quality of instruction regardless of class size Pay: $20\.00 \- $90\.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please describe your online teaching experience, including the platforms you have used, ages/grades taught, subjects taught, and approximately how long you have taught virtually. What do you find most different about teaching online compared with teaching in a physical classroom? During class, a website or interactive activity you planned to use will not load. What do you do without stopping the lesson? A learner asks you a subject\-area question during class and you are not confident that you know the correct answer. What exactly would you say and do? While preparing for class, you notice something in the lesson materials that you believe may be inaccurate. What would you do before teaching it? List the Middle and High School subjects you could confidently teach tomorrow with minimal preparation. Please do not include subjects you could teach only after significant research. For each subject you listed, briefly explain what experience, education, or professional background qualifies you to teach it. How many hours of availability can you consistently provide between 9 AM and 9 PM Eastern each week? Please include the days and approximate time blocks you are generally available. Give an example of a time you received corrective feedback at work. What was the feedback, and what changed afterward? Have you personally taught on Outschool.com before? For this question, I am asking only about experience teaching specifically on the Outschool platform, not experience with Zoom, virtual schools, other online teaching platforms, private tutoring, or general online education. Please type the option that applies: Yes, I have taught on Outschool as an independent educator Yes, I have taught on Outschool as an educator for an organization Yes, I have taught on Outschool in both capacities No, I have never taught on Outschool If yes, please briefly explain when you taught on Outschool, in what capacity, and what types of classes you taught. Please answer accurately. Your response to this question is one of the factors that will determine whether your application moves forward to the next stage. License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: Remote