On-Call Substitute Teacher (Bilingual Spanish… at Voices… · San Jose

Overview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive—prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Permanent Substitute will play a vital role in student achievement by providing Voices students with effective and consistent classroom coverage, procedures and expectations. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Permanent Substitute will cover classroom duties that include the implementation of lesson plans and management of student behavior. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to student achievement through academic and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Management

• Implement the lesson plans and schedule prepared by the absent teacher
• Maintain Voices’ academic and behavioral expectations and classroom routines
• Oversee student behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested
• Create a positive student culture by fostering a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for all students
• Collect and organize student work for when absent teacher returns
• Communicate with the teacher about student performance in the teacher's absence
• Work effectively with other teachers and staff to minimize any potential transitional problems from the lead teacher to the substitute teacher and substitute teacher to lead teacher
• Fulfill additional responsibilities, as assigned by the supervisor

Operational Management:

• Maintain Voices’ operational expectations and routines
• Respond to emergencies per Voices’ Safety Plan
• Ensure that students have access to a productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and policies
• Take attendance and manage student dismissal
• Supervise student transitions between classes
• Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Permanent Substitute candidates will have the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Substitute Teaching Permit
• Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and classroom contexts.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
• Outstanding written, spoken, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
• Works well in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum (1) year working with a similar student and community demographic
• Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy, and equity
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Clear criminal background check
• Valid TB clearance

Key Compensation:

• $37.50 per hour

Employment:

• Reports directly to the Business Manager
• Part-time Non-Exempt Position
• Flexible on-call or long-term assignment
• Position follows a 10-month calendar
• At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at .

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: Up to $37.50 per hour

Work Location: In person