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. We are part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. ACCEL advocates for school choice, addresses educational inequities, and offers 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. While this is an online school position, travel and in-person attendance will be required several times per year to support state testing and student events.

• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state-specific academic accountability.
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
• Complete course setup 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 the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports.
• Review student-level data frequently to inform instructional 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.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Florida teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred: two years’ teaching experience.
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, 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

ACCEL Schools offers the following 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 its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.