[Hiring] Virtual High School Social Studies Teacher @Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida

Role Description We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. 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.

• 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 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.
• Differentiating 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.

Qualifications

• Current State teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
• 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.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

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.