On Call Substitute (Bilingual Spanish & English)
About The Position
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a public charter school network that prepares learners for higher education through an academically rigorous, full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model. Its educational approach emphasizes collaboration, language development, culturally sustaining practices, developmentally responsive instruction, and reflective, data-informed teaching. Students work toward bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking. The On Call Substitute provides effective and consistent classroom coverage for Voices students. Reporting to the Business Manager, the substitute carries out the absent teacher’s lesson plans, manages student behavior, and maintains classroom routines and expectations. The role also supports school operations, student safety, attendance, dismissal, and transitions. The position is part-time, non-exempt, on-call or available for long-term assignments, and follows a 10-month calendar. 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 Voices Academies’ mission, vision, and values, 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 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.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to be trained as needed.
- Before final offer: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, clear criminal background check, and valid TB clearance.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year 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 unique 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, productive, and enthusiastic learning environment for all students.
- Collect and organize student work for the absent teacher’s return.
- Communicate with the teacher about student performance during the teacher’s absence.
- Work effectively with teachers and staff to minimize transition problems between the lead teacher and substitute.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain Voices’ operational expectations and routines.
- Respond to emergencies according to Voices’ 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
