Expeditions Instructional Assistant & Substitute Teacher (California)

Summit Public Schools is searching for Expeditions Instructional Assistants, to work with students as they participate in our Expeditions program. The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will support a classroom of middle or high school students engaged in various self-directed and small-group experiences with coaching, encouragement and guidance.

Students are vocal about what they want – they want more agency and flexibility, more high-interest and high-quality choices, greater attention to their needs as whole children, and more intentionality about launching them successfully toward a diverse array of college and career options. During a student’s Expeditions period, they are engaged in experiences, activities or coursework that exposes them to the local and world community outside of the walls of our school. For example, students might be working on a community service project with a local non-profit, might be taking an online college course, or might be collaborating with classmates on a self-designed exploration of a particular field. Students develop their understanding of themselves and the world as they decide on their next steps after graduation. The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will work with the Dean of Expeditions to support a classroom of students as they engage in these activities.

Positions are available at all Summit Public Schools campuses across the Bay Area and Washington State. Some, not all, available positions include time at nearby school sites in addition to work at your primary school site.

Additionally, the Expeditions Instructional Assistant will serve as a site-based substitute during times that they are not actively supporting Expeditions.

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  Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life

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  Must possess flexibility, curiosity, perseverance, a sense of humor and a burning passion to see students succeed.

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  Bachelor's degree (to enable substitute certification)

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  Experience working with or teaching youth is preferred but not required

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  Experience with or openness to learning Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.

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  Clear health and a background check

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  Willingness to travel to different school sites based on the Expeditions rotation schedule

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  Have a 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit (CA) / Teacher Substitute Certificate (WA) or a commitment to obtaining one upon employment

• You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.

• You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in sharing successes.

• You’re deeply dedicated to social justice and feel motivated by the challenge and impact of working in a heterogeneous community and closing the achievement gap.

• You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.

• You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges.

• You possess outstanding organizational skills and have a passion for the details.

• You are empathetic and culturally competent. You’re open to having hard conversations.

• You thrive in innovative environments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.

• You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you may have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits depending on your schedule and eligibility. These may include a retirement plan, personal and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and at least 2 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents may have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at a fraction of the cost and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Additionally, our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The pay for this position starts at $24.84 per hour and goes up to $31.24 per hour commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.