On-Call Substitute Teacher

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher

Employment Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal, Certificated

Reports to: Office Manager

Position Summary: The Samueli Academy Substitute Teacher has the opportunity to supervise and support students in their classes by following the lessons left by the teacher. Candidates must possess the ability to supervise and care for students from 7th to 12th grade while maintaining a structured, safe, and educational environment.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Follow lesson plans left by teacher.
• Maintain proper health and safety procedures on campus.
• Model professional behavior and attire.
• Model and implement positive reinforcement tools to assist in behavior modification.
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks, including sanitizing high-touch areas, organizing the classroom, etc.
• Communicate professionally and timely with staff supervisors.
• Follow and apply Samueli Academy policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• Valid 30-Day Substitute Teacher Permit or Valid California Teaching Credential required.
• Prior experience working with middle/high school age children.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one years old.
• If applicable, possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Possess the belief that all students, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.
• Must have a heart for students that transcends the classroom.
• Committed to creating a loving, supportive, and equitable community of learning.
• A willingness to explore team teaching with other teachers.
• Ability to remain flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements:

Primarily a classroom environment. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, food, water, etc.)

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.