Part Time Substitute Teacher  

About Gabriella Charter Schools 

The mission of Gabriella Charter Schools is to join academic rigor with the creativity of dance to engage the hearts and minds of young people in historically underserved communities, empowering them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Gabriella Charter Schools is composed of two high-performing, dance-themed charter schools in the Los Angeles community. GCS 1 serves grades K-8 and is located in the community of Echo Park. GCS 2 opened as a K-2 school in 2017, growing a grade level each year, and is located in the community of Historic South Central. For more information about the Gabriella Charter Schools mission, model, and team, please visit our website at www.gabriellacharterschools.org. 

Position Overview 

• Job Status: Part-time, non-exempt

• Location: GCS2 

• Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or their designee 

• Compensation: $35 per hour

• Summary: The Part-time Substitute Teacher is a passionate educator who empowers each student to grow and meet their full potential. Working in collaboration with partner teachers, RSP teachers, arts teachers, and school administrators, the Substitute Teacher implements a rigorous instructional program in a learning environment which nurtures and develops the socio-emotional intelligence and capacity of their students while the regular teacher of record is absent. 

Responsibilities of the Substitute Teacher include, but are not limited to: 

Instruction 

• Implement instruction around state standards that is rigorous and is correlated to school-wide and teacher-created learning outcomes 

• Create and/or deliver lessons that are culturally responsive to the students in the classroom and account for the neuro-diversity of learners that create the conditions for each student to grow 

• Develop daily lesson plans as needed in the absence of teacher lesson plans

• Accommodate, differentiate, or modify curriculum to meet student needs 

• Assume responsibility for the progress of all students while in the substitute teacher’s care 

• Support instructional aides providing intervention or enrichment to small groups 

• Demonstrate resourcefulness (e.g.,  reaching out to partner teachers and administration as needed when problems arise, but doing their best to solve the problem first)  

• Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress; find ways to involve parents/guardians in their child’s education 

• Track critical student information; maintain and submit accurate student records, including grades, attendance, and present levels of performance in accordance with GCS procedures 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support for, the Gabriella Charter Schools mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code of behavior 

School Culture 

• Model and support a community of care both inside and outside of the classroom for all GCS stakeholders, including students, families, and staff 

• Support student growth through emphasizing an asset-based and collaborative approach to character development 

• Implement classroom systems and procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged 

• Enforce and model school-wide behavioral expectations 

• Support and reinforce school procedures (e.g., monitoring student transitions and dismissal) 

• When requested, design and deliver presentations to engage families in their child’s education (e.g., Back to School Night, Classroom Meetings, etc.) 

Miscellaneous 

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or school leaders that relate to instructional excellence at Gabriella Charter Schools 

Skills and Characteristics 

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of GCS 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact and forge relationships with students, parents, staff, Board, and community members 

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems 

• Deep knowledge of effective instruction and experience managing instructional personnel as well as instructional processes 

• Demonstrated persistence to meet organizational goals 

• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams 

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred 

Education and Experience 

• Dedication to Gabriella Charter Schools’ mission and a steadfast belief that all students deserve preparation for the college of their choice 

• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels 

• High level of professionalism 

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California 30-day sub permit required; Multiple-Subject Credential, Single Subject Credential, Education Specialist Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization to teach English language learners preferred 

• Proficiency in computer hardware and software use, including Google Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, email, the Internet and digital media 

Commitment to Diversity 

Gabriella Charter Schools is actively looking to build an experienced and diverse team. Gabriella Charter Schools does not discriminate in the administration of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.