[Hiring] Adult Education Teacher, Science @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

The Adult Education Teacher, Science will be responsible for providing virtual instruction to adult learners enrolled in Tri-Star Virtual Academy's Adult Education Program, delivering standards-aligned Science instruction as needed to support enrollment demand, course-load coverage, and program scheduling needs. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with no guaranteed number of hours; assignments are scheduled based on program need and learner enrollment.

• Deliver virtual, standards-aligned Science instruction to adult learners in accordance with Tri-Star Virtual Academy's Adult Education curriculum and Tennessee adult education program requirements.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans, assignments, and assessments appropriate to adult learners' skill levels and goals (e.g., high school completion, HiSET/GED preparation, or career and college readiness).
• Monitor and document learner attendance, progress, and outcomes in the Academy's learning management and student information systems.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, and adjust instruction to address individual learner needs.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with learners regarding expectations, progress, and available support resources.
• Participate in required training, professional development, and virtual staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate instructional records in compliance with Tennessee Department of Education adult education reporting requirements and program funding source requirements (e.g., WIOA Title II, where applicable).
• Report learner concerns (attendance, academic, or welfare) in a timely manner.
• Comply with all Stellar Virtual and Tri-Star Virtual Academy policies, including data privacy (FERPA) and mandated reporter obligations.
• Mission Focus: You will play a key role in our collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience teaching adult learners, HiSET/GED preparation, preferably in a virtual/online instructional setting.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and differentiated instruction strategies.
• 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.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science discipline, Science Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Science (grades 7–12 or equivalent, e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or General Science), OR eligibility for a Tennessee Adjunct, Practitioner, or Adult Education-specific license/permit recognized by the TN Department of Education.

Benefits

• 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 illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.