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Stride K12

I've been with Stride/K12 for just over a year. Basically, there are several different positions, including teachers, intervention teachers, counselors, engagement specialists, etc. Everyone is assigned to a specific virtual campus. Once you are assigned to a dept and a campus, it takes a few months for everything to make sense. But there's always support.
You have staff meetings once a month and team meetings about once a week. There are team leaders to help, but if a more serious issue arises, you can ask a supervisor. I have 3 supervisors and all of them are approachable and respond pretty quickly when I reach out to them.
The HR Dept, Counseling Dept, and IT Dept are all awesome!! Honestly, EVERYONE here is kind and supportive. I truly believe they "Talk the Talk AND Walk the Walk" when it comes to providing assistance, information, and support, not only for students, but for their families and everyone on staff. Our wellness program is really great! Occasionally there is confusion and miscommunication, but I think that occurs in all large organizations, and it's usually remedied pretty quickly.
Virtual School is not for everyone. Teachers must be on camera during sessions, but students don't have to. Some will be on camera and participating. Others, you're not really sure. So, it helps to have quick or fun warm ups and activities to see who responds. Some students have dealt with trauma, bullying, illness etc. You CAN built rapport and trust with them. It just takes time and it's done a bit differently than in brick and mortar. The pay is less than I was earning, but I don't have to spend a great deal of money on school supplies and materials for a classroom. Also, no commute. No need to purchase a whole new set of clothes every year. 
Each year, we get a small cost of living increase, occasionally a retention stipend. Do NOT think you can just do it halfway. If you're not responsive to students or families, you probably won't last long. Most employees login at 8 am and are done by 5 pm. It's a much better work environment than the public schools where I taught. It's a healthier work/life balance. BUT everyone really does care about providing the best experience possible for students and families.

During my time as a Universal Enrollment Specialist at Stride, K12 Inc., I had the pleasure of working alongside some fantastic colleagues and managers. The camaraderie and teamwork made the job more enjoyable, and leadership was often supportive in day-to-day operations.
However, career advancement was a major challenge. Despite transitioning to a permanent role within six months, growth opportunities remained elusive, leaving little room for professional development. The workload was intense, especially during peak seasons, with forced overtime, chaotic auto-dialer systems, and frequent policy changes disrupting workflow. Additionally, communication with clients and internal teams often lacked clarity, further complicating daily responsibilities.
Compensation was another downside, with pay and raises failing to reflect the effort and tenure of employees. Seeing long-time colleagues—some with over 20 years of service—struggle to advance in their careers was disheartening. Unfortunately, even after leaving the company and applying for multiple positions, I found little opportunity for re-entry or advancement.
Would I recommend Stride, K12 Inc.? Personally, I would advise potential employees to carefully consider the work environment, internal politics, and long-term prospects before committing. Remote work does not exempt a company from workplace challenges, and staying proactive in personal and professional growth is key.
Advice to future employees:
- Be mindful of internal dynamics and organizational changes.
- Seek career development opportunities beyond what the company offers.
- Support your colleagues and foster a strong network within your department.
- Don’t become complacent—continuously improve your skills and explore new opportunities.


A typical day at Stride K12 is fast‑paced and full of multitasking. You’re teaching live sessions, answering messages, tracking student progress, and connecting with families—all while keeping students engaged in a virtual setting. It’s busy from start to finish, which I personally enjoy because it keeps the day moving.

What I’ve learned is how to stay organized under pressure, manage multiple priorities at once, and build meaningful relationships with students even through a screen. The role teaches you discipline, communication, and adaptability.

Management is supportive but expects you to stay on top of your responsibilities. You’re given guidance, but you’re also trusted to manage your workload independently.

The workplace culture is energetic and mission‑driven. Everyone is focused on helping students succeed, and the environment moves quickly. It’s a good fit for people who like to stay busy and take initiative.

The hardest part of the job is the workload during peak times—it can feel overwhelming if you lose focus or fall behind. This is not a role for someone who wants to coast.

The most enjoyable part is connecting with students and seeing their progress. Even virtually, you can build strong relationships and make a real impact.

A typical day at work consisted of basic teacher responsibilities 

I learned that this company will put too much blame on you because they do not like to do their work themselves.  They don’t hold students accountable for attendance, open policy on turning in work to the end of the year which causes work to be very difficult, overwhelming and exhausting at the end of each semester

Management is terrible.   None of them are ever available, but let there be a meeting in regards to something negative, now they suddenly have the time because a student said you didn’t respond to their email over the weekend.  This goes hand in hand with workplace culture.  It’s awful, most don’t care about you and they feel the need to give an opinion on your work without actually being there to see it.  

The hardest part of the job is HAVING to work harder than the students.  They don’t care what students don’t do and choose to blame you when students don’t do it.  Not doing their work until the end of the year and requiring you to accept it.  Not holding them accountable for attendance.  Lack of support on learning programs.  Just terrible.

Stride looks great from an outside inspection...  As a teacher you cannot make a clear distinction on if this is the right job for you, because the admin will simply lie to you.  For example:  I asked if the content/curriculum was created and available online for me to teach from..."Absolutely, it's robust and comprehensive; you only add your teacher touches." ---  This was a response from the principal at VSVA.  The truth however was - it wasnt even in the right century for the EOC subject taught.  Principal and k12 admin did not care one bit and made no attempt to align their online trash to the standards found on the end of year test.  Result: K12 as a whole, especially TNVA's standardized test scores are abysmally low.  Do not believe them when they say they'll want rigor.  The only thing they appear to be motivated by are student numbers = means more $$$$.  I can tell you as well, in my department, with less than 400 hs students - we lost four teachers by Thanksgiving.  Furthermore, the principal ordered a mandatory average of 65% for students.  Again, Stride is not interested in student achievement, only retention numbers and the admin wants parents to believe a veneer that their kid is passing magically - so as to not lose numbers.  The overall result, when the student reaches the end of year test - the bomb it - as evidenced by the low, low, EOC Test scores.

Stride K12 relies heavily on seasonal contract work. They hire hundreds of staff during summer enrollment, but once the season ends, layoffs happen monthly through December. From December to June, hours are reduced— first with rotating unpaid PTO, then cut to 20 hours per week — before returning to 40 in July. Even long‑term employees who consistently met performance metrics were let go. There are no benefits, little job security, and no real promotions. Being moved to another task or department is not advancement, since pay remains the same. Veterans with years of service earn the same as new hires. Overall, the job may be easy to learn, but the instability, lack of support, and absence of growth make it a dead‑end role that most of us only kept because it was a paycheck.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The teachers that work there are wonderful and supportive. They want the students to do well and they work as a team. I made a lot of friends working there.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Higher management has no idea what the teachers do everyday. And it seems like they don't care. Their job is to make the most money they can at whatever expense necessary. Things change constantly and they do not take into account what is best for the students. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I loved the other teachers. I did not like working for management who doesn't care about you. There is no work family here. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sit in front of your computer all day long. You can't take time away from the computer unless you use PTO. If you request PTO, it may or may not be approved. It depends on how many other people have already asked or if your manager is in a good mood. It is not a "flexible" work at home job. They expect you to be in front of your computer from 8am-5pm.

Management team isn't stable with a lot of movement and directional change during my time here. Unfortunately, during this time of AI, lack of job openings, and a "low-skilled" role, wages are low and unlivable. Since employers have the upper hand, you work as hard as a much better paid employee for significantly less wages, a contract role without benefits or job stability, and high performance/production expectiations. Being remote, effort has to be made to have a workplace culture which there is/isn't depending on your assigned supervisor. Full time employment may or may not be offered after over 1 year of going above and beyond. The learning curve is high, new systems have been put in place without providing staff with proper training (other than basic). Communication is scattered and not always shared with other teams. Working with families is a bonus. I enjoy my colleagues.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Knowing administration actually cares about employees and the opportunities provided by the company. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Only being allowed over time in certain situations. Sometimes you have to stop your day even if you’re not finished with the task at hand. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture with K12 is very inviting. Not only educating students, but allowing time for employees to learn new things. The environment is comfortable and even fun at times! I consider that a blessing with a job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is full at K12. We constantly work the full 8 hours we are clocked in. We’re busy, but that makes the day go faster! Even with a full busy day at work, I feel appreciated and able to learn.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The ability to work remotely from home.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Administration that pressures teachers to have high passing rates for courses without addressing issues that cause students to be confused with the program and fail. Working with teachers that resort to academic dishonesty and fake grades in order to produce false passing rates for the company. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Cold, corporate, and cut-throat. It's all about the numbers and there is no real regard for staff or students. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day involves any of the following: teaching live classes, holding small group and/or one on one tutoring sessions, meetings, teacher planning and prep time, and grading.

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