K12 Zone Assistant

Stride, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a K12 Zone Assistant for a temporary, part-time role in Texas. This 15-hour per week position involves monitoring student activities in a virtual environment and supporting engagement through various activities, providing a vital seasonal opportunity to enrich students' summer experience.

Qualifications

• High school enrollment in a K12 virtual school is required.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and engage with students effectively.
• Technical familiarity with Canva and Excel for project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and provide real-time feedback.
• Engage students in activities promoting relationship-building.
• Assist in the operation of the K12 Zone summer program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Observation and assessment

Proactivity

Creativity

Education

Currently enrolled high school student in K12 Texas virtual school

Tools

Canva

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Essential Functions
• Assist in monitoring and support student activities in the K12 Zone virtual environment live
• Maintain a welcoming environment in the K12 Zone virtual environment live
• Collaborate with staff and peers to improve the student experience, Orientation and Back-to-school events
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and planning sessions
• Assist with the creation and organization of virtual content
• Provide feedback on student engagement trends
• Track assigned tasks and complete them within weekly time limits
• Willing to learn leadership and communication skills directly from a mentor

Job Description

Certificates and Licenses: None

Residency Requirement:Residents of Texas currently enrolled in a Stride-powered, Texas-based virtual school

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner schools, Texas Online Preparatory School (TOPS), Lone Star Online Academy (LSOA), Digital Academy of Texas (DATX), and Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville (TVAH). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The K12 Zone Assistant is a temporary part-time position working 15 hours/week, May 27 – July 25. It will play a key role in supporting a positive, engaging, and well-managed environment for students participating in the K12 Zone summer program. The role is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations, monitoring student behavior, and providing valuable feedback to improve zone activities and resources for the upcoming school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Actively monitor student behavior in the K12 Zone to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Provide real-time feedback on observed needs, including zone operations and student behavior.
• Engage in and monitor communication/activities between students and respond to zone needs.
• Assist in maintaining the K12 Zone as needed.
• Offer input and advice on student-facing materials and resources, such as Leadership Portfolios, ORN, and Back-to-School Week activities.
• Greet and engage students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Lead or participate in games and activities to promote student engagement and relationship-building.
• Support resource development by working on special projects (e.g., building/creating new resources for student use).
• Other duties as assigned based on program needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment: Currently a high school student enrolled in a K12 Texas virtual school (Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville, Texas Online Preparatory School, Digital Academy of Texas, or Lone Star Online Academy).
• Parental/School Consent: Required to participate, as well as any necessary work permits per state law.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Canva for asset and scene creation; basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools for tracking projects.
• Virtual Environment Comfort: Experience or interest in virtual environments or gaming, with a readiness to work in an online setting.
• Personal Traits: Self-starter with a creative mindset and the ability to independently pursue ideas and tasks with minimal oversight.

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to actively observe, assess, and respond to student behavior appropriately.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable giving constructive feedback and participating in program improvement discussions.
• Experience working with students or in youth programs.
• Willingness to build a portfolio showcasing projects completed during the internship.
• Capable of managing time effectively to complete tasks within the weekly 3-hour work limit.
• Willing to collaborate in a team environment, provide input during meetings, and communicate effectively with the program manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a virtual part-time position open to residents of Texas currently enrolled in a Stride-powered, Texas-based virtual school. The position is for 15 hours/week at $15/hour for a two-month term (May 27, 2025 to July 25, 2025). K12 Zone Hours will vary depending on campus needs. Assistants will need to be available between 10AM to 4PM CST.

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

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 [e-mail].

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. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

About Us

For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs. Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey. Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.