On-Call Substitute Teacher (Bilingual Spanish and English)
About The Position
Voices Academies’ Permanent Substitute provides effective and consistent classroom coverage for students, implementing lesson plans and managing student behavior while maintaining the school’s academic expectations, classroom routines, and operational standards. The role supports student achievement and a productive learning environment, and works with teachers and staff to make transitions between the lead teacher and substitute as smooth as possible. Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a public charter school network focused on preparing learners for higher education through a rigorous English and Spanish dual-immersion program. Its educational approach emphasizes collaboration, language development, culturally sustaining practices, developmentally responsive instruction, bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-call or long-term assignment position following a 10-month calendar. The substitute reports directly to the Business Manager. Compensation is $37.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Substitute Teaching Permit.
- Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish, including effective communication in academic, professional, and classroom contexts.
- Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies and 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 independently and as part of a team, work efficiently, and exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.
- Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, clear criminal background check, and valid TB clearance are required before a final offer.
- Ability to perform duties involving standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, reading, speaking, reaching, stretching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to be trained as needed.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with a similar student and community demographic.
- Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities.
- 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, school design, and the characteristics of public charter schools.
Responsibilities
- Implement lesson plans and schedules prepared by the absent teacher.
- Maintain academic and behavioral expectations and classroom routines.
- Oversee student behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested.
- Foster a positive student culture and productive, enthusiastic learning environment.
- Collect and organize student work for the absent teacher.
- Communicate with the teacher about student performance during the teacher’s absence.
- Work with teachers and staff to minimize transition problems between the lead teacher and substitute.
- Maintain the school’s operational expectations and routines.
- Respond to emergencies according to the school’s Safety Plan.
- Enforce campus safety rules and policies to support a productive learning environment.
- Take attendance and manage student dismissal.
- Supervise student transitions between classes.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities or other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Job Type
Part-time
