Virtual Middle School Social Studies Teacher

About Us  

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 Colorado and North Carolina

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  

Colorado and North Carolina certified teachers

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards  

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required

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:  

Compensation and Benefits:  The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.       The annual starting salary for this position is between $45,000 - $60,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

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.