In-House Substitute Teacher

In-House Substitute Teacher

(Grades K-8)

About The Accelerated Schools

At The Accelerated Schools we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles we serve a vibrant community of over 1700 TK12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college career and life. Our approach blends innovation equity and compassion creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.

• Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices including project-based learning student choice & voice self-direction and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day.

• Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students seek to understand their perspectives and support their journey toward empowerment.

• Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity inquiry self and system reflection we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years college career and or life ready.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal or administrator designee the In-House Substitute Teacher provides consistent high-quality instructional support by implementing or developing lesson plans aligned to classroom expectations fostering active student engagement and maintaining a positive well-managed learning environment. Assumes full instructional responsibilities during long-term assignments including planning grading and family communication. Utilizes diverse teaching strategies and data-driven practices to meet the varied needs of students including small group instruction while upholding high expectations for academic achievement and behavior. Collaborates effectively with staff families and the broader community supervises students across school settings and actively participates in professional development to continuously improve instructional practice

What You Will Do

Instruction & Lesson Planning

• Follow classroom teachers lesson plans or create lesson plans when needed.
• Design and implement small group instruction.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on diverse student needs.

Long-Term Substitute Responsibilities

• Grade classwork homework and tests.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences.

Classroom Environment & Student Management

• Maintain a well-managed classroom.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and conduct.
• Value and incorporate students experiences and backgrounds.

Student Supervision

• Supervise students in classroom and non-classroom settings (hallways cafeteria etc.).

Assessment & Data Use

• Analyze informal and formal assessment results.
• Use data to inform and adjust instruction.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues parents and community members.
• Attend and engage in professional development opportunities.

Our Ideal Teammate

• Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions.
• Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students families and community.
• Takes ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect seek feedback adjust as needed and hold yourself accountable for results.
• You value relationships and build trust through integrity transparency and follow-through. You engage in honest two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
• You believe learning happens through dialogue not monologue. You listen actively elevate diverse voices and seek understanding even in moments of conflict.
• You are a strategic outcomes-oriented problem solver. You prioritize effectively anticipate challenges and adapt strategies to drive meaningful results.
• You believe in continuous growth for yourself and others. You celebrate wins own mistakes seek coaching and feedback and support teammates in developing their skills and impact.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid California 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit (required).
• Spanish Bilingual (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $35.83/Hourly.
• CA State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

To Apply: Please visit Paycom to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest. Open until filled.

Contact: If you have questions about this position please contact:

The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student 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.