Education Management, K-12 Education

Academic Mentor

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Required skills

high school students
tutoring
small groups
English
mathematics
core academic areas
instructional materials
classroom learning
skill gaps
student engagement

Nice to have

additional education
teaching degree
tutoring experience
mentoring experience
youth programs experience
education experience

Role summary

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is seeking an Academic Mentor to provide high-dosage, targeted tutoring to K-12 students statewide. This role involves reinforcing essential skills, addressing learning gaps, and accelerating academic growth through small-group support in core academic areas. The Academic Mentor will build positive relationships, foster student engagement and ownership, and help students develop effective study habits. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, communicating with teachers and leadership, and participating in training. While primarily virtual, occasional travel for in-person events and testing is required. A high school diploma is required, with additional education and experience in tutoring or mentoring preferred.

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.

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