2026-2027 Long Term Substitute Teacher (Resource Specialist)

Ednovate • Santa Ana, CA

10d

About The Position

As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Ednovate, you will drive student learning and ensure students in your assigned classes meet ambitious standards for academic and social-emotional growth and achievement. You will deliver a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team and school culture. This is an opportunity for educators committed to high achievement for all students and eager to grow their teaching skills in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, and reports to the Principal. Ednovate is a tuition-free public school organization serving communities where students have traditionally lacked access to quality college-preparatory education. Its schools aim to provide a safe, high-performing learning environment and create positive multi-generational change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year is required.
• Passion for increasing college attainment for historically underrepresented students.
• Commitment to social justice and promoting educational opportunity for all students and families.
• Ability to thrive in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, engage in healthy debate and feedback, and support teammates.
• Resourcefulness, persistence, and a growth mindset.

Nice To Haves

• A California Single Subject Teaching Credential or an out-of-state teaching credential is strongly preferred.
• At least one year of teaching experience with a strong record of improving student learning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the assigned subject-area curriculum and deliver lessons.
• Implement digital curriculum aligned with Common Core and NGSS standards, ensuring students across identity groups have access to a high-quality, personalized college-preparatory experience.
• Grade classwork, assign homework, administer assessments, and deliver announcements about homework, school activities, and events.
• Provide students with clear, actionable feedback to support continuous growth.
• Analyze data to inform instruction and adapt instructional strategies to students’ diverse needs.
• Uphold high expectations for students’ academic achievement, behavior, and social-emotional growth.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment through effective classroom management and manage student behavior in alignment with Ednovate’s culture model and policies.
• Supervise students during transitions to and from class, at lunch, and at dismissal.
• Build positive relationships with teammates and contribute to a collaborative team and school culture.
• Engage in difficult conversations and debate, seek clarity in decision-making, and seek, implement, and offer feedback to support individual and team growth.
• Commit to collective results and communicate proactively and professionally with teammates, parents, and community members.

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent salary of $22–$30 per hour, depending on background and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a fully paid medical and dental option for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Paid family leave.
• Short-term disability and life insurance benefits.
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and be part of the Ednovate family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level