Substitute Teacher; Pool Year 25

Position Overview

Options for Youth (OFY) seeks a Certified Substitute Teacher for its network of free, non‑profit public charter schools serving students in grades 7‑12. The position involves teaching during a teacher’s absence, providing instructional support, and maintaining classroom management and academic record‑keeping.

Hourly: $28.50 – $32.00 (depending on experience)

• Provide high‑quality subject‑specific instruction and academic support as needed.
• Assume full classroom responsibilities, including direct instruction from the lesson plan (SGI) and accountability for student work product according to the academic calendar.
• Manage student attendance to ensure academic progress.
• Contact parents and students as necessary.
• Grade student work, including essays and projects, and provide academic feedback.
• Communicate with the teacher of record upon their return.
• Provide instructional teaching support to assist center teaching staff.
• Communicate with supervisors and assist staff with center organization.
• Support the center with additional grading support.
• Proactively manage personal schedules and communicate with supervisors to support the needs of the center(s).

• Experience tutoring or substitute teaching is a plus.
• Ability to make decisions, exercising reasonable independent judgment and discretion with minimal guidance and/or supervision.
• Possession of a California 30‑day Substitute permit or a CA preliminary or clear single‑subject credential.