What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual High School History Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) position at ACCEL Schools?
About Founders Classical Academy Online
Founders Classical Academy Online is dedicated to forming students who understand the intellectual, philosophical, and political foundations of Western civilization and the American republic.
Through the study of history and political thought, students gain an appreciation for the ideas, institutions, and events that have shaped human civilization.
Position Summary
The History Teacher will guide students through the study of human history with particular emphasis on Western civilization and the American founding. Instruction emphasizes narrative history, primary sources, and thoughtful inquiry into the philosophical and political ideas that shaped societies.
Students examine historical events, texts, and institutions in order to better understand the development of culture, government, and civic life. The teacher fosters historical understanding while encouraging thoughtful reflection on enduring questions about liberty, justice, and civic responsibility.
Instruction should combine narrative teaching, document analysis, and discussion in order to cultivate historical literacy and critical thinking.
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
“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
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.
Founders Classical Academy Online is dedicated to forming students who understand the intellectual, philosophical, and political foundations of Western civilization and the American republic.
Through the study of history and political thought, students gain an appreciation for the ideas, institutions, and events that have shaped human civilization.
Position Summary
The History Teacher will guide students through the study of human history with particular emphasis on Western civilization and the American founding. Instruction emphasizes narrative history, primary sources, and thoughtful inquiry into the philosophical and political ideas that shaped societies.
Students examine historical events, texts, and institutions in order to better understand the development of culture, government, and civic life. The teacher fosters historical understanding while encouraging thoughtful reflection on enduring questions about liberty, justice, and civic responsibility.
Instruction should combine narrative teaching, document analysis, and discussion in order to cultivate historical literacy and critical thinking.
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 history instruction aligned with TEKS standards
- Teach historical content using narrative instruction, primary sources, and discussion
- Guide students in analyzing historical texts and documents
- Facilitate discussions about historical ideas, political philosophy, and civic institutions
- Assess student learning through essays, document analysis, projects, and exams
- Provide meaningful feedback on written historical analysis
- Maintain strong communication with students and families
- Participate in faculty collaboration and curriculum development
- Use technology effectively to support classical history instruction in a virtual environment
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, Humanities, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Western civilization and American history
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead thoughtful historical discussion
- Texas Teaching Certification (Social Studies 4–8 or 7–12)
- Master’s degree in History, Political Science, or Liberal Arts
- Experience teaching classical history curriculum
- Experience with primary-source instruction and Socratic dialogue
“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
- 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
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.