Independent Study Teacher (Candidate Pool

About the Opportunity

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 looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring. If you believe so, you are the educator that we’re looking for.

OFY is a network of free, non‑profit public charter schools offering a flexible, personalized approach to learning for students grades 7‑12 who have fallen behind, want to get ahead, or desire a non‑traditional learning environment. OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families to design individualized learning plans based on strengths, weaknesses, and career goals.

• Deliver OFY’s educational program and ensure data‑driven, results‑based instruction in the Common Core Standards.
• Provide direct instruction to students for 6 hours a day.
• Teach mastery of the Common Core Standards, knowledge of single‑subject content areas, and develop lesson plans and differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
• Use assessments and data to influence instruction, while keeping 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.

• BA/BS degree.
• CA preliminary or clear single‑subject teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA).
• Certificated to teach.
• Experience with Common Core implementation and data‑driven instruction.
• Internship eligibility preferred.

Bi‑weekly salary ranging from $2,807.70 to $4,038.47, depending on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package to full‑time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer‑matched retirement plan.
• Opportunities to chaperone experiential learning trips to destinations such as Italy, China, Cuba, Ireland, DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains, and a farm in Northern California.
• Regular social functions to foster teamwork and camaraderie.
• Recognition at company‑wide award functions.