Virtual Music Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Jefferson Classical Academy of Florida, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Jefferson Classical Academy of Florida is a tuition-free statewide classical school serving students in grades K–8 through a flexible virtual model. The school uses an online and traditional-methods curriculum rooted in literature, history, and the arts, and partners with parents to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and clear thinking. The role is for a teacher who can create a rigorous, nurturing classroom focused on student learning and social-emotional development. Instruction takes place virtually, but the teacher must travel and attend in person several times a year to support state testing and student events. Applicants must reside in Florida. The teacher serves as the teacher of record and primary instructor. They deliver live lessons and oversee asynchronous coursework, student progress, family communication, and course setup. The position also involves collaboration with the Principal and colleagues, participation in school culture and community events, and travel for required face-to-face state testing.

Requirements

Current state teaching license in the appropriate content area.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving 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.
Must reside in Florida.

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience preferred.
Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor.
Work toward student achievement and culture goals, including state-specific academic accountability goals.
Deliver live lessons via web conference based on student needs and research-based instructional practices.
Set up courses in the Learning Management System.
Monitor asynchronous course progress and provide feedback and grade assignments daily.
Track and maintain contact with each student.
Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver student progress reports.
Review student-level data frequently and adjust the instructional program accordingly.
Differentiate instruction to meet students’ needs.
Use research-based best practices in synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms in and beyond the classroom.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, including social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with colleagues.
Travel annually to support required face-to-face state testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Retirement contributions.
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
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 its network of education professionals.