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.
Who We Are:
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.
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.
Pay Range:
$29.70 - $36.50 - Hourly – Depending on Experience
Certificated
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops targeted interventions to promote students' academic success.
Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, assesses student work, and records the results.
Instructs students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, SEL-focused activities, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
Prepares an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
Organizes and facilitates evidence-based intervention programs for students who are below grade level.
Collaborates with teacher(s) to implement alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out.
Provides guidance and support to students dealing with adjustment and academic challenges.
Works collaboratively with parents, students, and teachers to enhance attendance rates.
Conducts meetings with students and parents to address student progress and challenges.
Engages in relevant activities, such as student organizations or committees (e.g., Yearbook).
Participates in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Maintains credit enrichment student load during the short-term enrollment periods.
Maintains attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
Assists in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
Support school site events to increase student engagement and connection, as well as foster a positive school environment and culture.
Carries out additional and other administrative functions and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Develops targeted interventions to promote students' academic success.
Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, assesses student work, and records the results.
Instructs students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, SEL-focused activities, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
Prepares an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
Organizes and facilitates evidence-based intervention programs for students who are below grade level.
Collaborates with teacher(s) to implement alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out.
Provides guidance and support to students dealing with adjustment and academic challenges.
Works collaboratively with parents, students, and teachers to enhance attendance rates.
Conducts meetings with students and parents to address student progress and challenges.
Engages in relevant activities, such as student organizations or committees (e.g., Yearbook).
Participates in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Maintains credit enrichment student load during the short-term enrollment periods.
Maintains attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
Assists in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
Support school site events to increase student engagement and connection, as well as foster a positive school environment and culture.
Carries out additional and other administrative functions and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Ability to share life experiences with students in relation to the class content.
Ability to engage, motivate, support, and encourage at-risk students coming from a variety of educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Provide an energetic classroom experience.
Ability to provide an example of strong self-esteem, confidence, and leadership.
Ability to travel to multiple centers, as needed.
Education and Experience:
