Virtual Middle School Science Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
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. Scientific study encourages curiosity, precision, and careful reasoning while helping students understand the structure and laws governing the natural world. 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. Instruction should balance conceptual understanding, laboratory inquiry, and scientific literacy while maintaining strong academic expectations in the virtual classroom.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related scientific field
- Strong subject-matter expertise in scientific concepts
- Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly
- Ability to teach effectively in a virtual environment
Nice To Haves
- Texas Teaching Certification (Science 4–8 or 7–12)
- Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or education
- Experience teaching science in a classical curriculum environment
- Experience with online learning platforms
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver rigorous science instruction aligned with TEKS standards.
- Guide students in scientific reasoning, experimentation, and observation.
- Explain scientific concepts through clear instruction and demonstrations.
- Assess student learning through labs, projects, exams, and written analysis.
- Encourage students to engage thoughtfully with scientific inquiry.
- Maintain strong communication with students and families.
- Participate in faculty collaboration and professional development.
- Utilize virtual instructional tools effectively for science instruction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Full benefits package available through Accel Schools, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
