Substitute Teacher

Valley Life Charter School Teacher

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics, leadership and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics, leadership principles and life skills taught, for making good decisions. Students will encounter research-based academics, along with leadership opportunities in the classroom, in the school, and in the community.

Leadership and character building are vital to the instructional philosophy  order to create an environment in which students feel respected and are willing to take risks, VLCS' instructional philosophy is to create a school in which students are well-mannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the ability to follow rules. Character development and leadership building strategies will enhance the learning environment by allowing both the student and teacher to focus on curriculum.

This approach will be used to create a positive atmosphere and allow students to focus on educational goals and to develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed as leaders in the 21st Century.

As a leadership school, we require our substitute teachers to follow the same philosophy as our full time staff.

Valley Life Charter School was created with a vision to "develop community leaders, one student at a time" by building and developing character in youth; which supports the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. These core values will be interwoven throughout the curriculum at Valley Life Charter School. We believe that every student has strengths and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to better reach their potential.

VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educate the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics, leadership and visual and performing arts training. We further believe that students learn best when they are placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they are able to actively participate in their education through situations that allow for "hands on" activities.

Teachers at Valley Life Charter School must have an ability to facilitate and articulate a shared vision of academic excellence for the school community. They must also be able to create, and maintain the support structures necessary to achieve the vision. Teachers must be culturally competent educators, meaning that they must be knowledgeable and sensitive to other cultures and promote social responsibility.

They must be a Highly Qualified Teacher as described in No Child Left Behind legislation and possess the proper credential. All Highly Qualified Teachers will receive ongoing quarterly professional development to accomplish the goals of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Teachers may be responsible in a classroom setting, as a core teacher, a specialty teacher or as an independent study teacher, utilizing one on one instruction or a small group setting.
• Setting standards for student achievement
• Leading, directing, and supporting the school's instructional program
• Providing instructional leadership in advancing proven learning practices.
• Monitoring student academic achievement
• Supporting the development of a network of student support systems
• Being involved in the professional development plan
• Overseeing assessment and evaluation of students
• Establishing and maintaining a team philosophy
• Monitoring safety and security of students
• Assisting in development of organizational strategic plan
• Being involved in committees and task forces to support the school's mission

Qualifications:

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold – or a Valid 30 day substitute permit.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the school
• Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school's stakeholders
• Proficient with technology and computers
• Entrepreneurial…