Virtual High School Social Studies Teacher

About Us

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. At VPA Florida, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to be understood and inspired through a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support.

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of urban, suburban, and rural communities. We specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

About the Role

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels.

• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state-specific academic accountability goals.
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
• Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System.
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily.
• Track and maintain contact with each student.
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students.
• Review student-level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current State teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years' experience teaching.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Benefits

Life Benefits – Time & Peace of Mind

• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.

Health Benefits – Stay Well & Thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.

Career Benefits – Keep Growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.