Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Are you an educator who wants to make an impact in students' lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for educators who are outgoing, authentic, energetic, motivated, and inspiring.

Who We Are:

Options for Youth is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn't see in themselves. For almost 30 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student's vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person's social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you might be the educator that we're looking for.

Our ideal candidate will:

Substitute Teaching

• Provide high-quality, subject-specific instruction and academic support as needed.

• Assumes full classroom responsibilities and duties providing direct instruction from lesson plan (SGI) while accountable for student work product according to academic calendar (Independent Study).

• Manage student attendance to ensure academic progress.

• Contact parents/students.

• Grade student work including essays and projects and provide academic feedback to students.

• Communicate with the teacher of record upon their return.

General Support

• Provide instructional teaching support to assist center teaching staff as needed.

• Communicate with supervisors.

• Assist staff with center organization.

• Support center with additional grading support.

• Proactively manages personal schedules and communicates with supervisors to support the needs of center(s).

You'll need the following minimum requirements:

• Degree or Subject-Mastery (CSET) in English, Math, and/or Science.

• Ability to make decisions, exercising reasonable independent judgment and discretion with minimal guidance and/or supervision.

• Possession of a California 30-day Substitute permit or a CA preliminary or clear single subject credential

Pay Range:

$28.00 - $30.00 P/H Depending on Experience

We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.