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Substitute Teacher/Mentor 

About the Organization Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.

 
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Location Los Gatos  
Description

Substitute Teacher/Mentor

Position Summary:

Our campus has a fall opening for a Substitute Teacher/Mentor (our first day of school is 8/16/21). The candidate could specialize in either English and History or Math and Science. (Comfort with substituting for music and art classes would be a bonus.) Competence across grades 6-12 is required and content exams will be required as part of the hiring process.

Hours are on call Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (hours vary based on the needs of the school). We’re looking for a candidate with a flexible schedule. The pay rate for this position is $26 - $32 per hour, depending upon experience.

There may also be additional teaching hours from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for candidates interested in teaching their own classes. These hours would be more consistent from week to week.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide a one-to-one teaching experience to Fusion students grades 6-12.

  • Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

  • Maintain complete and accurate records.

  • Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.

  • Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

  • Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

  • In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

 
Position Requirements

Qualifications Required:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration.

  • Solid subject matter knowledge at grade levels 6-12.

  • Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.

  • Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.

  • The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

Competencies Desired:

  • Expertise in the relevant subject area.

  • Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.

  • Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

  • Understand and support each student’s Formal Education Plan (FEP).

  • Commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.

  • Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

 
Number of Openings 1  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  

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