Teacher

About 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.

Now Hiring Teachers

• Across the US
• Teachers Math
  • English/ELA
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Science

The Role

As a Teacher, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our students, delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success.

Key Responsibilities

• Enrollment Support: New student enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Retention: Serve as an advisor for assigned students 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; Maintain strong ownership of student progress toward course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation readiness goals using formative and summative assessments and academy data systems; Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes; Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
• Advocacy: Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans; Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives; Collaborate with a multidisciplinary academy team including Student Advocates, Professional School Counselors, and academy leadership to provide coordinated wraparound support
• Other Responsibilities: Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Certification (REQUIRED): Valid state teaching certification for grades 6–12 or 9–12 in one of the following content areas: Math, English/ELA, Social Studies, Special Education, or Science
• Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)
• 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; Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and data dashboards to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions

Why Join Us?

• Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes.
• We Value Our Team’s Well-being: 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; Flexible Paid Time Off; Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources; Employee Referral Incentives; Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs; Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based bonuses
• Physical & Work Environment: Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; Occasional exposure to outdoor weather during events

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you hold a valid 6–12 or 9–12 teaching certification and are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and our team will reach out about openings that match your background and location.