About Us:
The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K-12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. At VPA Florida, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to be understood and inspired through a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support.
We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.
Please note:
while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Florida
Aboutthe Opportunity
Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels
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 andmaintaincontact with each student
Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress ReportsofStudents
Review student level datafrequentlyto 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 familiesregardingthe 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
About You: CurrentStateteaching license inappropriate contentarea
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
Preferred two years' experience teaching
High levelof 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
Highproficiencyin Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
Ability toproperly manageconfidential information
Ability to stand for up to90 minutesat a time
Ability to supervise students in all school settings
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred
About Us:
"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widelydifferto reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers forprovidingexceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
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
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
