Virtual Elementary Teacher

Remote Jobs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, a statewide online public school, is seeking teachers who will lead core content instruction in a fully remote setting. Travel for state testing and events is required several times per year to support in-person activities.

As the teacher of record, you will deliver live lessons, monitor progress, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with leadership to promote student achievement and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Teach as the teacher of record for core content areas and grades.
• Deliver live lessons via web conference tailored to student needs.
• Monitor progress and provide daily feedback and grades.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Collaborate with Principal on Progress Reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as teacher of record for core content and grades.
• Deliver live lessons via web conference per student needs.
• Monitor progress and provide daily feedback and grades.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Collaborate with Principal on Progress Reports.
• Communicate regularly with families about student growth.

Job description

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

About the 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 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