IMMEDIATE OPENING Substitute Teacher (Collins Family College-Ready High School)

LA Alliance

3d • $34 - $34

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. For current vacancies by location, please click here. At Alliance, we believe all scholars can achieve—no exceptions. Our All Means All initiative ensures that every scholar has equitable access to rigorous, grade-level instruction and the support needed to reach their full potential. Alliance teachers thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that focuses on both scholar success and educator growth. Equitable Learning for All: Serve diverse learners (including scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners) through inclusive, grade-level instruction and individualized support. Curriculum & Resources: Curriculum is provided for most subjects, with the ability to adapt lessons to meet scholars’ individual needs. Teachers are provided with curriculum maps, pacing guides, a repository of instructional materials and videos, interim assessments and item banks, and other resources. Advisory: Lead advisory classes that build relationships, support social-emotional growth, and strengthen school culture. Community & Family Engagement: Partner with families and community organizations through our Community Schools and parent engagement initiatives. Professional Development: Participate in regular instructional coaching and weekly professional development to support growth and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid 30-day substitute teaching permit or CA Teaching Credential

Nice To Haves

• Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Desire to teach in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Know how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress, drive classroom learning, and prepare all scholars to succeed in life after high school.
• Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning.
• Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Drive outstanding student achievement for all students in your classroom and support colleagues in driving student achievement school-wide.
• Leverage Alliance resources and support to develop and implement powerfully engaging curriculum and lessons designed to prepare all students to succeed in college and beyond.
• Utilize a wide variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for deep understanding for all learners, including students with special needs.
• Utilize a variety of data and technology to drive instruction and intervention.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and supportive learning environment that excites and invests students in learning.
• Create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement with a drive toward student achievement and college and career readiness.
• Work collaboratively with families and Alliance colleagues to support the achievement of all students and the mission and vision of the school.

Benefits

• Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits.
• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting teacher growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including two weeks of professional development for new hires that introduce the Alliance culture and build classroom management and instructional planning skills.
• Leadership Opportunities: Alliance offers extensive leadership opportunities, both in and outside the classroom. Our close-knit school communities look to teachers to support scholar extracurricular activities and lead school-level decision-making. Teachers interested in growing their leadership skills while remaining in the classroom are invited to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Recognition: The Teacher of the Year Award provides special recognition and compensation to teachers who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the classroom, as well as their exceptional ability to engage scholars and activate their excitement for education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level