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 Electives Teacher (Art or Music) to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in either Art or Music to students in grades 6-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of their subject matter, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering a creative and supportive online learning environment. 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 Iowa State Standards for Elementary Education.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, resources, and technologies to cater to the diverse learning styles and developmental needs of young learners.
• Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including interactive assignments, projects, and virtual manipulatives.
• Provide clear, timely, and age-appropriate feedback on student work to promote understanding and growth.
• Facilitate small group instruction and provide individualized support to students based on their learning needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive online classroom community that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Implement the Stellar Virtual elective curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and skill levels.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning, artistic/musical growth, and understanding of concepts.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the 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 

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching a range of secondary-level Art or Music courses.
• Experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools relevant to Art or Music instruction.
• 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 artistic or musical growth and appreciation.
• Residency in the state of Iowa is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Art, Fine Arts, Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field.
• A valid Iowa teaching license with an endorsement in the relevant elective area (Art K-12 or Music K-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.