Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher –
ANTELOPE VALLEY LEARNING ACADEMY (Palmdale, CA)

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

About Us
We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Learn more about us at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

How You Will Make an Impact
The Substitute Teacher will teach students in a personalized learning environment, collaborating with other teachers to support student progress. This position reports to the Principal or designee.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Meet with students and teach assigned educational coursework.
• Review student work samples, files, and record progress in the Student Information System.
• Notify the School Administrator of student concerns or discrepancies in coursework.
• Adhere to the Independent Student Program guidelines.
• Report student’s progress to the supervising teacher.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of high‑school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community representatives.
• Inclusive approach with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and focus on excellent customer service.
• Independent judgment, deadline management, and accurate record keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Substitute Teaching Permit or teaching authorization.
• For prospective teachers:
  • Completion of 90 semester units of coursework from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university.
  • Enrollment in a regionally accredited four‑year California college or university.
  • Meeting the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR).
• Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Education and Student Information Systems.
• English Learner Authorization required.

Physical Requirements

• Mind‑body demands: medium workflow management, medium project coordination, high people engagement.
• Finger dexterity: typing, small object manipulation.
• Verbal: delivering detailed instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average hearing and visual abilities for typical conversations and document handling.
• Multi‑tasking and rapid priority changes.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Low to moderate noise environment with deadline pressures.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Job Function: Education and Training

Industry: Non‑profit Organizations