Virtual Elementary Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida (VPA Florida) is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. VPA Florida provides a safe and nurturing environment with a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support. This role involves serving as the teacher of record and primary instructor, delivering highly effective live lessons, completing course setup, monitoring student progress, and communicating with families. While the position is online, travel for in-person state testing and student events is required several times per year. The ideal candidate will create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development, utilizing a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum.

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
Eligibility: Open to residents of Florida

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