Davidson Academy Online, a fully online independent school, seeks a full-time middle- and high-school biology instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. This position requires teaching a range of levels of biology, from middle school introductory to high school advanced, and guiding students through at-home laboratory experiments. Additionally, as a school for profoundly gifted students, our instructors must have a level of academic content mastery commensurate with the pedagogical needs of our student population. 

Davidson Academy Online instructors can work from many locations in the United States. Candidates must be flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to rigor and continual growth. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of biology and an interest in investigating the complexities of biology with enthusiastic students in an online setting. Instructors at Davidson Academy Online provide a challenging and appropriate education for profoundly gifted young people, in accordance with the Academy’s mission and goals. Instructors are responsible for knowing and implementing the curriculum for their subject(s). The curriculum must fit the needs of current students, and teachers must update the curriculum as necessary to reach that goal. You can learn more about Davidson Academy Online below and at www.davidsononline.org.  

Davidson Academy Online is the first fully online school for profoundly gifted middle and high school students residing in the United States and Canada. Profoundly gifted students are three standard deviations above the mean on the bell curve of the IQ continuum. To attend Davidson Academy Online, students should score in the 99.9th percentile on accepted intelligence and/or achievement tests; perform at a required academic level; exhibit intellectual and academic achievement; and demonstrate motivation, social and emotional maturity, and an overall readiness for a fast-paced educational environment. Unlike traditional school settings, Davidson Academy Online classes group students by ability rather than age. With an overall enrollment of 100 students and a faculty of 25 members, class sizes are small, and students receive personalized attention. Davidson Academy Online employees can work from many locations in the United States, and full-time employees receive vacation and sick leave as well as healthcare and retirement benefits. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Creating and implementing an appropriately challenging curriculum for each course taught, adjusting as necessary given students’ needs. This includes preparing a syllabus and lesson plans for each class in an approved format.  
• Teaching from Academy-designed curriculum as required by the Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Coordinator.  
• Providing feedback and grades on student work and recording those grades in the gradebook software all in a timely manner as prescribed by the Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Coordinator. 
• Professional presentation, including using all work hours productively, being prepared and on time for each class, and interacting professionally with colleagues and students. 
• Adhering to the school’s need for regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Being available during school hours and during required events outside of those hours. 
• Communicating promptly and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students.  
• Preparing and adhering to a budget for assigned classes each year. 
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students in classes, focusing on the Academy’s core values. This includes reaching out to counselors, the student advising team, and the curriculum team when concerned about a student’s emotional or academic well-being. 
• Properly implementing accessibility support and academic plans. 
• Mandated reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, and making related reports within 24 hours of suspected abuse/neglect. 
• Participating in faculty, student, and parent meetings as required. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Participating in admissions assessments and placement testing. 
• Participating in accreditation review assignments and activities. 
• Assisting with administration of various student-selected tests. 
• Serving as substitute teachers for colleagues who are absent. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience. 
• Superior knowledge of relevant subject matter.  

 Preferences 

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant academic field. 
• Experience working with gifted students. 
• Experience teaching online, preferably in a synchronous environment. 
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, various software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, Infinite Campus, Zoom, and Canvas. 

Work Requirements  

• Hear and understand speech at normal sound levels. 
• Speak clearly and articulately. 
• Have reliable internet access for classroom live sessions, meetings, and events conducted on Zoom videoconferencing software.  
• Expect to spend a considerable amount of each teaching day standing and/or sitting at a computer and using a keyboard. 
• Become familiar with the Academy’s computers (hardware and software). 
• Have the ability to travel out of area for professional development and student activities when appropriate. 
• Walk, squat, and lift up to ten pounds. 

How to Apply 

Interested parties should submit a resume and, in addition, a separate cover letter. We are a specialized school that serves a unique student population. The cover letter is your opportunity to explain why you would be a good match. In particular, the cover letter should address your:

• Teaching experience with a discussion on preferred approaches to content
• Approach to teaching gifted students 
• Understanding of best practices in online education
• Interest in working for Davidson Academy Online 

Please send all application materials to Dr. James Bondarchuk, Dean of Faculty, at jbondarchuk@davidsononline.org. 

About Davidson Academy Online

Davidson Academy Online is the first fully online school for profoundly gifted middle and high school students residing in the United States and Canada. Profoundly gifted students are three standard deviations above the norm on the bell curve of the IQ continuum. To attend Davidson Academy Online, students should score in the 99.9th percentile on accepted intelligence and/or achievement tests; perform at a required academic level; exhibit intellectual and academic achievement; and demonstrate motivation, social and emotional maturity, and an overall readiness for a fast-paced educational environment. Unlike traditional school settings, Davidson Academy Online classes group students by ability rather than age. With an overall enrollment of 100 students and a faculty of 25 members, class sizes are small, and students receive personalized attention. Davidson Academy Online employees can work from anywhere in the United States, and full-time employees receive vacation and sick leave as well as healthcare and retirement benefits.

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