Substitute Teacher

Job description

Description Many Nations Academy (MNA) is an alternative high school within the NAYA Family Center , located in the Cully neighborhood of NE Portland. Annual enrollment is 50 to 60 students. MNA’s educational model is culturally specific and reflects the values of Native peoples, though our students come from all backgrounds. Being a teacher at MNA is different than at other schools. Our teacher to student ratio is 1 to 10, so you can get to know each learner and their needs. Food, housing and other resource needs that are barriers to learning can be addressed by NAYA staff right in the building. You will be joining a small, supportive teaching team that works together closely. This is an ideal role for a teacher at any stage of career, whether you are new to the classroom or you have experience but want to work within a new model. At NAYA, you will not be on your own. Teamwork, cross curricular learning and professional development are important values for us. Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Class is in session from 9 am to 4:20 pm on Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday and 12pm to 4:30pm on Wednesday. The school year ends in mid June and begins again in early September. Pay for...