Virtual Middle School Science Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) at ACCEL Schools
Founders Classical Academy OnlineFull-timeVirtual Middle School TeachingPosted about 2 months ago
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<h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About Founders Classical Academy Online</span></h2>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Founders Classical Academy Online seeks to cultivate in students a disciplined understanding of the natural world through the study of scientific principles and the observation of nature’s order and complexity. </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Scientific study encourages curiosity, precision, and careful reasoning while helping students understand the structure and laws governing the natural world.</span></p>
<h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h2>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Science Teacher will guide students in the study of the natural world through observation, experimentation, and structured inquiry. Instruction emphasizes scientific reasoning, evidence-based thinking, and the careful study of natural phenomena. Students explore scientific principles through experimentation, analysis, and conceptual understanding. The teacher provides clear instruction, encourages curiosity, and helps students develop disciplined scientific thinking. </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Instruction should balance conceptual understanding, laboratory inquiry, and scientific literacy while maintaining strong academic expectations in the virtual classroom.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>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.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Eligibility:</strong> Open to residents of Texas</span></p>
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<h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Primary Responsibilities</span></h2>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Plan and deliver rigorous science instruction aligned with TEKS standards</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Guide students in scientific reasoning, experimentation, and observation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Explain scientific concepts through clear instruction and demonstrations</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Assess student learning through labs, projects, exams, and written analysis</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Encourage students to engage thoughtfully with scientific inquiry</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain strong communication with students and families</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Participate in faculty collaboration and professional development</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Utilize virtual instructional tools effectively for science instruction</span></li>
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<h3 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Required Qualifications</span></h3>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related scientific field</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong subject-matter expertise in scientific concepts</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to teach effectively in a virtual environment</span></li>
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<h3 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred</span></h3>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Texas Teaching Certification (Science 4–8 or 7–12)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or education</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience teaching science in a classical curriculum environment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with online learning platforms</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">“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</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">We offer the following benefits:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Life benefits – time & peace of mind</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Paid time off</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Retirement contributions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Discounted childcare at </span><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fearlylearningacademies.com%2Four-brands%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ccharritt%40accelschools.com%7C5ea017ee751c49b0aea108dadeb80a8f%7C4f48161dd9724dbb83740fd5b53a0be7%7C0%7C0%7C638067179284917168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sWtnWAJWfHuyzoYypI7%2FG%2BMRrKasF2RPHe5dsNq3%2BKI%3D&reserved=0"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Early Learning Academies</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> locations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Health benefits – stay well & thrive</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Assistance Program</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Career benefits – keep growing</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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