Middle School Independent Study Teacher

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively?  Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is your place! OFL is looking for educators who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivating, and inspiring. 

Who We Are:

Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFL saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For almost 25 years, OFL has helped more than 150,000 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 developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, you might be the educator we’re looking for.

We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone who is passionate about talent and recruiting and who is excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org. 

Pay Range:

$2,807.70 - $4,038.47 - Bi-Weekly – Depending on ExperienceCertificated

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 multiple-subject teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA).

Company Benefits and Perks:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, 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 Ireland, as well as 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 our school and our students successful.