Virtual High School Science Teacher

About the role

ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK-12 students, is hiring a Virtual High School Science Teacher. The teacher serves as teacher of record and primary instructor in secondary science, delivering live lessons online and supporting student achievement and social-emotional development. The position is open to residents of Georgia; although instruction is virtual, travel and face-to-face attendance several times per year are required for state testing and student events.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver effective live lessons via web conference and complete each course setup in the Learning Management System
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and grade assignments daily
• Differentiate instruction and use research-based practices in both synchronous and asynchronous teaching
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching and 21st-century technology skills into daily practice
• Work with the Principal on student progress reports and review student data to adjust instruction
• Communicate regularly with families about academic and social-emotional growth
• Take part in planning and attending non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
• Travel annually to support face-to-face state testing

Required profile

• Current Georgia teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Preferred: two years of teaching experience
• Comfort in a growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations and debriefs
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes, supervise students and pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience in a multi-cultural setting preferred

Required skills

• High-quality written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Ability to manage confidential information

What we offer

• Paid time off and retirement contributions
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus employee assistance program
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities across the network of 4,000+ instructors