2025 - 2026 HS Physics U.S. Certified Teacher - Virtual

Elevate K-12; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Reduced administrative duties

Job summary

A leading online education network is seeking a U.S. certified teacher for Physics to join their virtual teaching network for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, remote position allowing teachers to choose their hours while making a significant impact in students' education. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student engagement, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three consecutive hours available, Monday through Friday, from 8 am–4 pm EST.
• Ability to work part-time hours of 10-20 hours per week during school hours.
• Must reside in the United States during the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics to students in grades 9-12 remotely.
• Adapt to various class start dates throughout the semester.
• Build long-term relationships with students.

Skills

Adaptability

Tech-savvy

Professionalism

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Active teaching certification in the United States for Physics

Experience teaching K‑12 students

Job description

2025 - 2026 HS Physics U.S. Certified Teacher - Virtual

Want to teach part‑time and remotely? Join the Elevate K‑12 Teacher network! We are hiring teachers certified in the U.S. for Grades 9‑12 Physics for the 2025‑2026 school year. We are seeking teachers who are certified to teach in the US AND willing to seek reciprocity in another state. A dedicated support team will assist you in the process, and Elevate K‑12 will reimburse you for any fees.

We offer:

• Independent Contractor (1099) – no benefits provided or taxes withheld.
• Paid per hourly session taught. Rates, which include prep/admin time, start at $44 per hourly session taught. Pay varies per program, based on class details and requirements.
• Part‑time hours (generally 10‑20 teaching hours per week for teachers allocated to classes).
• Choose your own schedule and build long‑term relationships with your students!
• Fully remote – teach from home!

Benefits to teaching with Elevate:

• Fully remote (private and professional setting required).
• Part‑time hours during the regular school day (choose your own schedule).
• Reduced administrative duties (no staff meetings or lunch duties).
• Individualized instructional coaching and peer‑to‑peer mentoring to ensure high student engagement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Reach deserving students across the country and provide them opportunities to learn.
• Networking and fun with your fellow teachers!

Our expectations of Elevate teachers

• Adaptable in taking classes that start throughout the semester – most teachers teach between 10‑20 hours per week, building up to that schedule throughout the year.
• Commitment and consistency in attendance – Elevate teachers are the teacher of record for their students.
• Maintain an elevated level of professionalism in the classroom environment with students, the Classroom Coach, fellow Elevate K‑12 professionals, and school employees.
• Flexible, can think critically, and can adapt to change quickly to ensure optimal student outcomes.
• Ability to meet deadlines set by Elevate and the school calendar.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable operating in a remote setting.
• Can maintain an elevated level of online organizational and professional skills.
• Consistently reliable internet connection and an appropriate, professional environment for teaching.

Mandatory requirements

• Most importantly… a passion for remarkable teaching!
• An active, verifiable teaching certification in the United States for Physics.
• Certified and experienced with teaching students in grades K‑12.
• Must physically reside in the United States during the 2025‑2026 school year due to student information security requirements with our partner schools.
• A daily available time block of at least three consecutive hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am‑4 pm EST.
• Ability to work a part‑time schedule of 10‑20 hours per week during normal school hours.
• A laptop or desktop computer with a reliable high‑speed internet connection.

At Elevate, we treat teachers like the educated professionals they are. We empower our network of teachers to choose which classes they want to teach, when (and how much) they want to work, and where they want to log in – while being empowered to teach LIVE in classrooms across the country. Become an Elevate teacher, and finally take control of your work/life harmony!

Elevate K‑12 is a creative, challenging, and adventurous network where individuals and teams are driven by growth, collaboration, and the goal to constantly focus on our students’ needs. But through all of this, we always remember why we’re here: to teach!

Thank you for your interest in Elevate K‑12. We are excited to have you join us on our journey to bring equity and opportunity to our students, regardless of zip code!

Elevate K‑12 is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

E‑Learning Providers