Virtual Middle School ELA Teacher

About The Team

ACCEL Schools seeks highly qualified Virtual Teachers dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. They 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, accessible online and through traditional methods.

We are looking for a teacher of record and primary instructor in middle school ELA.

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in middle school ELA.
• 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.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

“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 advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve.

We specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

• $45,000‑$55,000 salary range. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications.

• 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 our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education

• Cleveland, OH