Job description
About Sora Schools
Our mission is simple: build the replacement to the broken U.S. education system. No compromises, no reform. Most schools continue to do the same things they’ve always done: making students memorize content, test them, score them, and rank them. Unsurprisingly, students are losing their creativity and motivation, and are utterly unprepared to succeed in the real world.In our virtual program, middle and high school students work on passion-based projects that they get to create and take wherever they wish. They don’t attend lecture-based classes or read old textbooks — they’re building video games, writing fantasy novels, conducting scientific research, and more! We connect them with industry mentors to expose them to new careers and fields of study. Students learn not only the full breadth of academic subjects but also important soft skills and subjects such as financial literacy, philosophy, and more.Our school is organized in small, tight-knit cohorts so every group of students and faculty can feel close and engaged in their community.We’ve embarked on our journey to accelerate students toward their wildest dreams. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Substitute Teacher
Sora seeks candidates to serve as both short-term (on call) and long-term (contacted in advance for a planned, set period of time) substitute teachers.
- Duties include some or all of the following, depending on the specific need:
- Leading learning experiences in keeping with Sora’s mission and vision
- Providing formative and summative feedback to students
- Managing the virtual classroom to ensure a positive and consistent learning environment
- Convening house meetings as scheduled
- Participating in faculty meetings as requested by the school leadership
Requirements
For High School Candidates
Experience should be at the secondary or postsecondary level.
Subject areas for Humanities:
Experience in 2 or more of the following areas is highly desirable
Honors level experience with US History and World History
Honors level experience with either Philosophy, Economics, or Government, Honors level experience with English Language Arts
Subject areas for STEM:
Experience in 2 or more of the following areas is desirable
Honors level experience with Algebra I through Calculus, Honors level experience with 2 or more of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Environmental Science
Experience with coding or robotics preferred
Bonus points:
Experience with virtual learning, Passion for independent learning, Familiarity with a variety of tech tools and platforms, Experience in a startup environment
Location and Pay
You may be located anywhere in the U.S. for this role and must be available to work hours across U.S. time zones. Pay is $30 per hour.
If you are selected to be on Sora’s call list, you will be provided paid training sessions to prepare you for the work.
Application
We are delighted that you are interested in this role! If you decide to apply, please do not contact Sora about your application. We will contact candidates directly regarding next steps if we would like to move forward.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Sora Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only reflects our values but also enriches our ability to do our work.
Accommodation Request
Please let your Sora contact know if you would like to request reasonable accommodations during your application or interviewing process.
Background Check
All team members are required to go through a background screening prior to employment upon hire. Additionally, if you are based in the U.S., we are required to complete an I-9 to confirm to show that you are authorized to work in the United States. We participate in E-Verify.
