Substitute Teacher

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report , Newsweek , the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org .

ROLE SUMMARY

WHY TEACH AT ALLIANCE?

• Alliance is seeking entrepreneurial educators who are passionate about innovating to transform the lives of children in communities where they are needed most.
  
• Alliance teachers don't have to choose between the benefits of a small community school and a large, cutting-edge organization-teachers enjoy the support of a large network of 28 campuses, with the close-knit feel of a small school of up to only 150 students per grade.
  
• Alliance is an ideal place for educators who thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration in service of strong results for our students.
  
• Alliance educators collaborate and mentor one another, and they embrace professional development and coaching to grow and hone their craft.
  
• Alliance's social justice mission also supports our restorative justice approach to student discipline, keeping students where they learn best-in classrooms.
  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

• Drive outstanding student achievement for all students in your classroom and support colleagues in driving student achievement school-wide.
  
• Leverage Alliance resources and support to develop and implement powerfully engaging curricula and lessons designed to prepare all students to succeed in college and beyond.
  
• Utilize a wide variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for deep understanding for all learners, including students with special needs.
  
• Utilize a variety of data and technology to drive instruction and intervention.
  

Creating Positive Culture

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and supportive learning environment that excites and invests students in learning.
  
• Create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement with a drive toward student achievement and college and career readiness.
  
• Work collaboratively with families and Alliance colleagues to support the achievement of all students and the mission and vision of the school.
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
  
• Social Justice . Desire to be a part of Alliance's social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and teaching in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
  
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
  
• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
  
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft.
  
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  
• Valid 30-day substitute teaching permit or CA Teaching Credential
  

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
  
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including two weeks of professional development for new hires that introduces the Alliance culture and builds classroom management and instructional planning skills.
  
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside of the classroom. Our close-knit school communities look to teachers to support scholar extracurricular activities and lead school-level decision-making. Teachers interested in growing their leadership skills while remaining in the classroom are invited to join our Teacher Leader Cadre program or join our Aspiring Principal Program.
  
• Recognition: The Teacher of the Year Award provides special recognition and compensation to teachers who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the classroom, as well as their exceptional ability to engage scholars and activate their excitement for education.
  

COMPENSATION
$34.00 - $34.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org .

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.