What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Learning Associate (Part-Time Teaching Position); 20 Hours Per Week position at Altus Schools (San Diego County)?
Hourly Learning Associate (Part-Time Teaching Position); 20 Hours Per Week at Altus Schools (San Diego County)
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/6/2026
Contact
Jessica Andrecht
Number of Openings
14
Salary
Pay Range
$42.71 - $49.52 Per Hour
$42.71 - $49.52 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Begin with Step 1 hourly contract @ $42.71 (Step 2: $44.32, Step 3: $45.98, Step 4: $47.72, Step 5: $49.52); 20 hours per week
Length of Work Year
228 Work Day Contract - 12 month - 100% onsite
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Altus Schools is an educational model in which students in grades K-12 engage in blended learning instruction while working towards individualized course completion via a Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP). The Altus Schools Learning Associate will assist with the academic program in grades K-5 and/or 6-12 and will support the operations of a community-based resource center. The Learning Associate is competent, energetic, and student-centered with exceptional classroom management and organizational skills. This position requires a dedicated individual who understands adolescents, positively motivates students, sets high expectations, exemplifies equitable and inclusive practices, employs a data-driven approach, embraces accountability, and is a team player. This is an hourly, part-time, 20 hours per week position.
Requirements / Qualifications
Current California Clear or Preliminary Single-Subject or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential TB Clearance Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required Pass a workstyles/behavior survey and math assessment
The following items will be required with application submission:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Current California Clear or Preliminary Single-Subject or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential TB Clearance Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required Pass a workstyles/behavior survey and math assessment
The following items will be required with application submission:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.
Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)
To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:
Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
Resume
Cover Letter
Copy of Credential
In addition, you will be asked to respond to six long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.
LOCATION:
228 Work Day Contract - 12 month - 100% onsite
When applying, candidates will select their preferred Altus School. Links are provided below for more information, or click this link to view schools by county: Locations by County - Altus Schools
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego: www.altuscssd.com
Altus Schools East County: www.altuseastcounty.com
Altus Schools South Bay: www.altussouthbay.com
Altus Schools Coastal: www.altuscoastal.com
Altus Schools North County: www.altusnorthcounty.com
COMMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools!
Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our award-winning program features:
Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests
One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment
Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future
Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning
Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education.
Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning.
Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive.
For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com
SELECTION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder.
Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
COMPENSATION:
This position contributes to CalSTRS retirement.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.
Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)
To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:
Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
Resume
Cover Letter
Copy of Credential
In addition, you will be asked to respond to six long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.
LOCATION:
228 Work Day Contract - 12 month - 100% onsite
When applying, candidates will select their preferred Altus School. Links are provided below for more information, or click this link to view schools by county: Locations by County - Altus Schools
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego: www.altuscssd.com
Altus Schools East County: www.altuseastcounty.com
Altus Schools South Bay: www.altussouthbay.com
Altus Schools Coastal: www.altuscoastal.com
Altus Schools North County: www.altusnorthcounty.com
COMMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Altus Schools!
Altus Schools is a network of innovative, WASC-accredited public charter schools dedicated to transforming the lives of students in grades TK–12 through personalized education. For more than 30 years, Altus has redefined what learning can look like—offering students a flexible, individualized approach that meets them where they are and helps them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Our award-winning program features:
Customized course plans built around each student’s needs and interests
One-on-one teacher support in a caring, inclusive environment
Individualized college and career planning to prepare students for the future
Flexible scheduling that empowers students to take ownership of their learning
Altus Schools is proud to be a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021)—the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. As the first K–12 school system to earn this distinction and the only educational organization to receive it twice, Altus sets the benchmark for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in education.
Our unique “University Model” blends independent study with in-person labs and tutorials at safe, modern, and technology-rich resource centers across San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Together, our educators, students, and families create a collaborative community that inspires success and lifelong learning.
Join Altus Schools—where innovation, support, and excellence come together to help every student thrive.
For more information visit our website at: altus4u.com
SELECTION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder.
Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.
COMPENSATION:
This position contributes to CalSTRS retirement.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.
Links Related To This Job
- Altus Schools Website
- CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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