On Call Substitute Teacher

The Opportunity: Phalen Leadership Academies is seeking reliable, compassionate, and flexible On-call Substitute Teachers to support our scholars and campuses as needed. Substitute Teachers play an essential role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment when classroom teachers are absent. In this role, you will help ensure continuity of learning by following established lesson plans, supporting classroom routines, and fostering a safe, caring environment for all scholars. PLA substitutes model professionalism, consistency, and strong classroom management while building positive relationships across grade levels.

The Details

Experience and Education Requirements

• 90 College Credit Hours 
• Ability to accept assignments
• Experience working with children
• Ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, teachers, and administrators
• Must be punctual and reliable

The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus: 
Trix Academy is a tuition-free charter school located on the Eastside of Detroit. Trix Academy supports K-8 scholars through data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, 1:1 intervention, and social/emotional support. The school has committed educators and support staff who go above and beyond to inspire and support scholars. The Academy also offers daily enrichment classes that consist of Arts, STEM, Culture & Citizenship, and Cultural History. Trix Academy has cultivated an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore their interests and talents.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.