Virtual High School Science Teacher

About Founders Classical Academy Online

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.

Position Summary

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.

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 Texas

Primary 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

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

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.

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