ELA Teacher

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma. Through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

About the role

As an ELA Content Coach (ELA Teacher), you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey.

Responsibilities

• Enrollment
  • Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
  • Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs
• Retention
  • Serve as an advisor for assigned GCs by maintaining communication with learners and their support team
  • Monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness to ensure consistent engagement and achievement
• Academics
  • Plan and deliver content-area instruction in both individual and small group settings
  • Monitor GC academic progress toward course completion and mastery using formative and summative assessments
  • Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
  • Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
  • Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events
• Advocacy
  • Collaborate with the GC support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
  • Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives
  • Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master's preferred
• Licensure: Florida 6-12 secondary certification in English (REQUIRED)
• Experience: Open to all experience levels; candidates with a passion for instructional coaching and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills
• Passion: A deep commitment to helping at-risk youth succeed academically and personally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
• Strong comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: starts at $50,000
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO
• Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources
• Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team
• Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs
• Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events