Job Description

Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students’ lives?  Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Opportunities for Learning is the place for you! (OFL) is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. OFL 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:

Opportunities for Learning is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFL 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, OFL has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFL 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 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 area 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)

We’d love to hear from you if you are intern eligible!

Salary Range: 

$68,000 - $95,000 Depending on Experience

Location: Dana Point CA