Virtual Middle School Science Teacher

About the role

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. This position requires travel and face-to-face attendance for in-person state testing and student events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels
• 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
• Maintain contact with each student and track their progress in asynchronous courses
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• 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

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

Qualifications

• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Career benefits – keep growing

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate virtual teaching needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACCEL Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.