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 a rigorous, full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-immersion program. Its educational approach emphasizes collaboration, language development, culturally sustaining practices, developmentally responsive instruction, and reflective, data-informed teaching. The Permanent Substitute provides effective and consistent classroom coverage for Voices students. Reporting to the Business Manager, the substitute implements lesson plans, manages student behavior, maintains classroom procedures and expectations, and supports a productive learning environment. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-call or long-term assignment position that follows a 10-month calendar and is governed by an at-will agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Substitute Teaching Permit.
- Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and classroom contexts.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies and 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 before final offer.
- Clear criminal background check before final offer.
- Valid TB clearance before final offer.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including 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 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 and school design, and the unique characteristics of public charter schools.
Responsibilities
- Implement lesson plans and schedules prepared by absent teachers.
- 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 teachers about student performance during their absence.
- Work with teachers and staff to minimize transition problems between lead and substitute teachers.
- Maintain 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.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
