Virtual K-5th Grade Teacher
About The Position
The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is a K–12 tuition-free online public school accredited by the Ohio Department of Education. It offers a tailored educational experience combining a robust curriculum with dedicated teachers in a safe, virtual setting. The school seeks teachers to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development, utilizing a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum. While this is an online position, travel for in-person state testing and student events will be required several times per year. This position is open to residents of Ohio.
Requirements
- Current Ohio 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.
- Work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state 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 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.
- 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
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
