Virtual EL Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Lewisville, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

Founders Classical Academy Online (FCA Online) is seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. FCA Online provides a rigorous classical education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, cultivating wisdom and virtue in students. This is an online school position, but travel and face-to-face attendance will be required several times per year for state testing and student events. This position is open to residents of Texas.

Requirements

Current State teaching license in appropriate content area.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor.
Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as 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.

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