On Call Substitute (Bilingual Spanish & English)

VOICES COLLEGE BOUND LANGUAGE ACADEMIES • Morgan Hill, CA

4d • $38 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive—prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice. The Permanent Substitute will play a vital role in student achievement by providing Voices students with effective and consistent classroom coverage, procedures and expectations. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Permanent Substitute will cover classroom duties that include the implementation of lesson plans and management of student behavior. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to student achievement through academic and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Substitute Teaching Permit
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
• Outstanding written, spoken, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
• Works well in a high-pressure environment
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Clear criminal background check
• Valid TB clearance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum (1) year working with a similar student and community demographic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement the lesson plans and schedule prepared by the absent teacher
• Maintain Voices’ academic and behavioral expectations and classroom routines
• Oversee student behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested
• Create a positive student culture by fostering a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for all students
• Collect and organize student work for when absent teacher returns
• Communicate with the teacher about student performance in the teacher's absence
• Work effectively with other teachers and staff to minimize any potential transitional problems from the lead teacher to the substitute teacher and substitute teacher to lead teacher
• Fulfill additional responsibilities, as assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain Voices’ operational expectations and routines
• Respond to emergencies per Voices’ Safety Plan
• Ensure that students have access to a productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and policies
• Take attendance and manage student dismissal
• Supervise student transitions between classes
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

What This Job Offers

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