Virtual Agriculture Education Teacher & FAA Advisor

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual Teachers who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! 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. Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia is seeking a passionate and experienced Virtual Agriculture Education Teacher to lead our high school Agriculture pathway and help grow our CTAE program statewide. This is a remote teaching position ser • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education or related field required. • Valid Georgia Agriculture Education teaching certificate (6–12) or eligibility to obtain. • Experience teaching in a virtual or blended environment preferred. • Strong understanding of Georgia CTAE and FFA requirements. • Knowledge of industry-recognized agriculture credentials and experiential learning. • Ability to design and deliver creative, project-based, and standards-aligned virtual lessons. • Excellent communication, organization, and student engagement skills. • Commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement in a virtual education setting. • Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • A passion for teaching and genuine care for children • Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information • Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently • Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group • Ability to pass state and federal background checks 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: 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. #LI-BL1!