2025​/2026 High School Teacher - Candidate Pool

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you. OFY is a network of free, non‑profit public charter schools that offer students a flexible, personalized approach to learning.

Bi‑weekly: $2,807.70 - $4,038.47 – Depending on experience. Job is certified.

BA/BS Degree. CA Preliminary or Clear single‑subject teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA). We’d love to hear from you if you are intern‑eligible.

• Deliver our educational program to ensure data‑driven, results‑based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.
• Provide direct instruction to students 6 hours a day.
• Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards and be knowledgeable in single‑subject content areas and lesson plans, providing a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
• Use assessments and data to influence instruction, keep grade, attendance, and retention records.
• Provide targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
• Participate in community groups, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and assist with state‑mandated student testing.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.

• Comprehensive benefits package: paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer‑matched retirement plan.
• Opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips (e.g., Italy, China, Cuba, DC, Colorado, Northern California).
• Social functions to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
• Recognition at company‑wide award functions.

OFY serves students grades 7‑12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or desire a non‑traditional learning environment. OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families to design individualized learning plans based on student strengths and college or career goals.