Job Description Are you an educator who wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for educators who are outgoing, authentic, energetic, motivated, and inspiring. OFY places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being. Who We Are: Options for Youth is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. When California’s Charter School Law passed in 1993, Options For Youth became the first sanctioned charter school in California. For almost 30 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 developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you might be the educator that we’re looking for. Our ideal candidate will: Deliver our educational program to ensure data-driven, results-based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards. Teachers will be available to provide direct instruction to students 6 hours a day. Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards and is knowledgeable in Single-Subject content areas 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. You’ll need the following minimum requirements: BA/BS Degree CA Preliminary or Clear single-subject teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA) Salary Range: $73,000 - $105,000 Depending on Experience Location: Remote 10% onsite requirement for events, PD, training, etc. Company Benefits and Perks: We offer a 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 retirement plan. Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFY and our students successful. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org. OFL is a free non profit public charter school, serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or are simply looking for an alternative to the traditional classroom. OFL was established in 1999 by John and Joan Hall, both genuinely and profoundly interested in the well-being of California youth. OFL’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school. Recognizing the student-teacher relationship to be a critical component in the development of a student’s personal, emotional, and academic well-being, OFL’s highly qualified, passionate teachers and advisors work one-on-one with their students to help them grasp every concept. and schedule outside of school.