About Sora SchoolsOur 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 TeacherSora 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 visionProviding formative and summative feedback to studentsManaging the virtual classroom to ensure a positive and consistent learning environmentConvening house meetings as scheduledParticipating in faculty meetings as requested by the school leadershipRequirementsFor High School CandidatesExperience should be at the secondary or postsecondary level.Subject areas for Humanities:Experience in 2 or more of the following areas is highly desirableHonors level experience with US History and World HistoryHonors level experience with either Philosophy, Economics, or Government, Honors level experience with English Language ArtsSubject areas for STEM:Experience in 2 or more of the following areas is desirableHonors level experience with Algebra I through CalculusHonors level experience with 2 or more of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Environmental ScienceExperience with coding or robotics preferredBonus points:Experience with virtual learningPassion for independent learningFamiliarity with a variety of tech tools and platformsExperience in a startup environmentLocation and PayYou 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.ApplicationWe are delighted that you are interested in this role! Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every submission individually. Please know that we carefully review each application, and if your qualifications align with our needs, we will be in touch directly.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.Equal Opportunity StatementSora 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 RequestPlease let your Sora contact know if you would like to request reasonable accommodations during your application or interviewing process.Background CheckAll 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.
