Virtual High School Science Teacher

Academy with Community Partners; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools seeks an online teacher to lead core content instruction and deliver engaging live lessons via web conferences. You will setup courses in the LMS, monitor progress, and provide daily feedback while maintaining strong communication with families.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, differentiates instruction, and requires occasional travel for state testing and student events across the network.

Qualifications

• Current State teaching license in an appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor for core content areas and grade levels.
• Deliver live lessons via web conference based on student needs.
• Complete course setup in the Learning Management System.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback and grades daily.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Collaborate with Principal to deliver Progress Reports.
• Support planning and execution of in‑person tests and events as required.

Skills

State teaching license

State Standards knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

About Us

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri at Atlanta is a K–12 tuition‑free online public school serving students across the state. Our unique approach focuses on academic and personal growth through individualized learning plans, helping students feel safe, happy, and successful while utilizing advanced technology to master their studies.

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 berequiredseveral times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Missouri

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.

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 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.