Virtual Art Teacher

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The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K-12 tuition‑free online public school in Florida. At VPA Florida, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. 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.

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:
This position is open to residents of Florida.

• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor
• 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

• Current Florida teaching license in appropriate content area
• Florida residency preferred
• 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. 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 reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve.

We have been recognized and praised for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under‑resourced communities.

• 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…