Virtual High School Academic Mentor

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic Mentor at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida delivers high-dosage tutoring to high school students in small groups, focusing on English, math, and core subjects using data-driven approaches.

In this online role, you will build strong relationships, reinforce classroom learning with provided materials, and monitor attendance and progress while staying aligned with school safety and confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Teaching degree or certification is not required.
• Experience working with high school-aged students preferred.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, youth programs, education, or a similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and committed to supporting student achievement and postsecondary success.
• Comfortable using technology and virtual learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, high-dosage tutoring to high school students in small groups.
• Deliver targeted support in English, high school mathematics, and other core areas based on data.
• Use provided instructional materials to reinforce classroom learning and address skill gaps.
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement, confidence, ownership, and persistence.
• Help students develop study habits, organization, and academic strategies.
• Monitor and document attendance, participation, and progress.
• Communicate progress and concerns with teachers and school leadership.
• Participate in training and follow safety, confidentiality, and professionalism procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Technology fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Virtual learning platforms

Job description

About the Team

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.

The Academic Mentor provides high-dosage, targeted tutoring to high school students based on their individual academic needs. The position provides small-group support to reinforce essential skills, address learning gaps, and accelerate academic growth and success.

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

• Provide consistent, high-dosage tutoring to high school students in small groups.
• Deliver targeted support in English, high school mathematics, and other core academic areas based on student needs and data.
• Use provided instructional materials and strategies to reinforce classroom learning and address identified skill gaps.
• Build positive relationships that promote student engagement, confidence, academic ownership, and persistence.
• Support students in developing effective study habits, organization, and strategies for academic success.
• Monitor and document student attendance, participation, and academic progress.
• Communicate student progress and concerns with teachers and school leadership.
• Participate in training and follow school procedures for student safety, confidentiality, and professionalism.

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Teaching degree or certification is not required.
• Experience working with high school-aged students preferred.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, youth programs, education, or a similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and committed to supporting student achievement and postsecondary success.
• Comfortable using technology and virtual learning platforms.

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 widely differ to 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 for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following 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 Pansophic Learning 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.