High School Teacher (Candidate Pool 25/26)

About the position

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. Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn't see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student's vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person's social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we're looking for.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our educational program to ensure data-driven, results-based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.
• Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards and is knowledgeable in Single-Subject content area and lesson plans a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
• Use assessments and data to influence instruction for student success and keep grade, attendance and retention records.
• Provide targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops and assist with state mandated student testing.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree
• CA Preliminary or Clear single subject teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA)

Nice-to-haves

• Intern eligibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401K plan.
• Opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to places like Italy, China, and Cuba, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
• Regular social functions to foster camaraderie and teamwork, including company-wide award functions to recognize talent and dedication.