On Call Substitute (Bilingual Spanish & English)

Voices College Bound Language Academies•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a public charter school network that prepares 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 teaching, standards-based instruction, bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking. The Permanent Substitute provides consistent classroom coverage for students, implementing the absent teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining classroom procedures, academic expectations, and behavioral routines. The position reports to the Business Manager and supports student achievement, classroom continuity, campus safety, and school operations. Assignments may be flexible on-call or long-term and follow a 10-month calendar. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $37.50 per hour. Before final employment, candidates must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and provide clear criminal background and valid TB clearances. Voices provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.

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 commitment to Voices Academies’ mission, vision, and values 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 sound judgment.
Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment.
Willingness to be trained as needed.
Before final offer: First Aid/CPR/AED certification, clear criminal background check, and valid TB clearance.
Ability to perform regular 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.

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 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.
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 teachers and substitutes.
Maintain operational expectations and routines.
Respond to emergencies according to Voices’ Safety Plan.
Enforce campus safety rules and policies to maintain 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.