Virtual K-5th Grade Teacher

accelschools; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking licensed teachers for a tuition-free online public school serving grades K-10 in Alabama. The role involves delivering rigorous virtual instruction with periodic in-person events for state testing and events.

Open to Alabama residents, remote work with annual travel to support testing and events. Teachers will lead core content areas, monitor student progress, and collaborate with administrators to report on student achievement and culture.

Qualifications

• Current State teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Two years' teaching experience preferred.
• Comfort in growth-focused coaching with frequent observations.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes.
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.
• Experience in multicultural settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as teacher of record and primary instructor in core areas.
• Deliver live lessons via web conference and asynchronous formats.
• Complete course setup in the Learning Management System.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback daily.
• Collaborate with Principal to create Progress Reports.
• Track data and adjust instructional program as needed.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Support school-wide culture and family communication.
• Attend in-person state testing and related events as required.

Skills

Coaching abilities

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Confidential information handling

Stamina for standing

Student supervision

Background checks compliance

Multicultural experience

Education

State teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

Virtual Classical Academy of Alabama at Sylacauga is a tuition-free online public school serving grades K-10. We offer a virtue-centered, classical education following the Trivium method, blending traditional intellectual rigor with modern technology. Through individualized learning plans and a mix of live and asynchronous instruction, we provide a flexible, supportive environment where all students can thrive.

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 Alabama

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, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
• Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• 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

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 Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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