Substitute Teacher

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring. Who We Are: Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 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 the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for. 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 Pay Range: $29.00 - $32.50 - Hourly – Depending on Experience Job is: Certificated Anticipated Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, 28 hours/week - hours for substitutes are not guaranteed. 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: Experience tutoring or substitute teaching a plus. 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. OFY is a free non-profit public charter school serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or merely desire a non-traditional learning environment. OFY’s founders, John and Joan Hall, started the program in 1987 to provide at-risk and underserved students an alternative to traditional learning methods. OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school. OFY’s program places great emphasis on the student‑teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being. #J-18808-Ljbffr Options For Youth Public Charter Schools