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Virtual High School Science Teacher

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Missouri
  • K–12
  • tuition-free
  • online public school
  • individualized learning plans
  • rigorous
  • nurturing classroom environment
  • student learning
  • social-emotional development
  • cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum

Nice to have

  • virtual
  • online
  • ACCEL Schools
  • school choice
  • educational inequities
  • innovative models

Role summary

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri at Atlanta is seeking a Virtual High School Science Teacher to serve as the teacher of record for K-12 students. This tuition-free online public school utilizes a cutting-edge curriculum and focuses on individualized learning plans, academic growth, and social-emotional development. The role requires delivering effective live and asynchronous instruction, monitoring student progress, communicating with families, and integrating technology. A current Missouri teaching license in the appropriate content area is required, along with knowledge of State and Common Core Standards. Preferred qualifications include two years of teaching experience and comfort in a coaching environment. Travel for state testing and student events is required.

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 be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Missouri

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

    • 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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