English Teacher

Acceleration Academies • Fort Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an ELA Content Coach (ELA Teacher), you will be the primary instructional resource for Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based English and literacy instruction, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You will work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support. The role includes advising assigned learners, monitoring their engagement, progress, and wellness, and collaborating with support teams on personalized learning pathways and transition strategies. The position is based in a collaborative classroom or office setting, with occasional travel between nearby academy sites and possible outdoor exposure during events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Florida 6–12 secondary certification in English required.
• Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills.
• Deep commitment to helping at-risk youth succeed academically and personally.
• Ability to meet the role’s essential requirements, including reliable attendance, on-site presence for roles designated in-person, workload and productivity expectations, and work in an open, student-centered workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply; passion for instructional coaching and willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group instruction across multiple English and literacy courses.
• Monitor student progress and support course completion using CER metrics aligned with network goals.
• Maintain consistent communication with students and families, including progress monitoring for at-risk learners.
• Support district and state test preparation.
• Monitor students’ online and onsite participation.
• Attend weekly team huddles to discuss student progress and social-emotional growth.
• Implement the district-wide intervention plan, including reading intervention and writing workshops.
• Provide remediation and enrichment to address learning gaps and accelerate student success.
• Serve as an advisor for assigned Graduation Candidates by communicating with learners and their support teams.
• Monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness to support consistent engagement and achievement.
• Plan and deliver content-area instruction in individual and small-group settings.
• Monitor academic progress toward course completion and mastery using formative and summative assessments.
• Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school and community events.
• Collaborate with the GC support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans.
• Represent the academy at community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible paid time off (FTO).
• Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Certification reimbursement programs for professional development.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time