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 25 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.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

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 the 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

• Valid 30-day substitute teaching permit or California Teaching Credential 

COMPENSATION (Substitute Teacher)

$34.00 per hour

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

The Instructional Aide assists teachers in the supervision and instructional support of students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.

• Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

• Help students master the equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.

• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and/or instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.

• Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, break periods, or field trips.

• Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.

• Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.

• Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.

• Participate in staff meetings as required by job assignment.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or the equivalent, and

• Two years of college (48 units), or

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college (or higher), or

• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction

• At least 0-2 years of related experience

• Official transcripts will be required*

COMPENSATION (Instructional Aide)

$23.00 - $26.63

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. 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.

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 staff growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.

• Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• 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.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

• 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 Talent Acquisition Team at joinus@laalliance.org.