High School Science Teacher (Remote - Virtual Reality School)

High School Science Teacher

Oasis XRE

Job Type: Part-time. Approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Location: Remote (must reside in Utah) with occasional in-person school activities and events.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required Utah teaching license preferred.

Company Introduction

Oasis XRE is an innovative education company focused on transforming how students learn through immersive virtual reality, technology, and engaging educational experiences. Oasis XRE provides educational services and support to Virtual Horizons Charter School, a Utah public charter school (4th-12th grade) using virtual reality to create immersive, interactive learning experiences for students. We believe learning should inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and help students make meaningful connections between what they learn and the world around them. Our team combines education, technology, creativity, and hands-on student support to help create learning experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom

Job Summary

Oasis XRE is seeking an engaging and creative Science Teacher to teach and support students at Virtual Horizons Charter School.

This position is ideal for an educator who believes science can be hands-on, relevant, and engaging even in a virtual school environment. The teacher will develop and deliver standards-aligned high school science instruction, primarily asynchronous, in courses such as Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy, and Chemistry, while finding creative ways to incorporate inquiry, experimentation, technology, and immersive learning experiences.

The Science Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Science instruction aligned with Utah standards.

• Use virtual reality and educational technology to create interactive and immersive learning experiences.

• Monitor student participation and academic progress and provide individualized support when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create engaging, inquiry-based lessons that encourage students to ask questions, analyze data, and apply scientific reasoning to real-world problems.

• Design lessons that connect science concepts to students’ everyday lives, building curiosity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in scientific thinking.

• Use virtual reality, online learning platforms, and other educational technologies to enhance instruction.

• Develop or adapt curriculum, assignments, assessments, and instructional resources.

• Evaluate student work and provide timely and meaningful feedback.

• Monitor student attendance, participation, engagement, and academic progress.

• Identify students who need additional assistance and provide appropriate intervention and support.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support interdisciplinary and project-based learning opportunities.

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training, and school activities.

• Participate in occasional in-person student activities, orientations, field trips, fitness or wellness events, and other school-sponsored activities as needed.

• Maintain accurate student records and protect confidential student information.

• Perform other instructional responsibilities reasonably related to the position.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, and related high school science content.

• Enthusiasm for fostering curiosity, scientific thinking, and an appreciation for lifelong learning in science.

• Ability to engage and motivate students in a virtual learning environment.

• Creativity in designing labs, simulations, and investigations that students can complete using virtual tools or everyday materials at home.

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn virtual reality and emerging educational technologies.

• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying abilities, needs, and learning levels.

• Ability to follow IDEA general education requirements (IEPs, 504s).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teachers and other members of the school team.

• Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an innovative and evolving educational environment.

Previous virtual reality experience is not required. Training will be provided.

Education and Experience

• Utah teaching license and appropriate science endorsement preferred (e.g., Secondary Science, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics).

• Previous teaching experience in high school science, STEM, or a related field preferred.

• Experience working with middle or high school students is preferred.

• Experience with online, blended, competency-based, or technology-supported instruction is a plus.

• Experience teaching Advanced Placement courses is a plus.

• Candidates should be willing and able to complete required training related to virtual reality instruction and educational technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position is primarily performed remotely, with occasional travel for school activities, student events, professional development, training, or other school-related responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employee Perks

• Opportunity to help reimagine Science in an immersive virtual school environment.

• Training in virtual reality and educational technology.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Creative freedom to develop engaging and immersive learning experiences.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing educational program.

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching experience, current credentials, availability, and experience with educational technology.