Virtual Elementary Teacher

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is seeking a Virtual Elementary Teacher to serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels. As a Virtual Elementary Teacher, you will relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state-specific academic accountability goals. You will deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices. Other responsibilities include:

• Completing course set up for each course within the Learning Management System
• Monitoring student progress in asynchronous courses and providing feedback/grading assignments daily
• Tracking and maintaining contact with each student
• Collaborating with the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students
• Reviewing student-level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Utilizing research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• Creating a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students
• Integrating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond
• Communicating regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporating 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings
• Participating in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attending these events in person
• Collaborating and communicating effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
• Traveling to support required face-to-face state testing annually

The ideal candidate will have:

• A current State teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Two years of teaching experience (preferred)
• 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)

Benefits include:

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and their strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals