7/8 Science Teacher (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Alpha Public Schools is hiring a 7/8 Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. Alpha is a free, TK–12 public charter school network of four schools in East San José, serving approximately 1,900 students. The school community emphasizes safe, inclusive, student-centered learning and works collaboratively with families to support students’ academic and personal growth.

The successful teacher believes all students can succeed, maintains high expectations, and uses student data to guide instruction and support academic growth. The role calls for an educator who welcomes coaching and feedback, celebrates students’ diverse cultures and experiences, and supports access to instruction through attention to students’ socio-emotional needs, literacy development, culturally responsive strategies, and individual learning differences.

Teachers develop standards-based lessons and supplementary materials, establish engaging and well-managed classrooms, communicate with staff and families, and participate in ongoing professional development, observations, and feedback. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and a valid or eligible California Single Subject Science teaching credential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Single Subject Science teaching credential or eligibility to obtain one.
• Subject matter knowledge.
• Strong classroom management skills, or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach a standards-based curriculum.
• Operate a classroom with sound classroom management and engaging lessons that produce strong academic results.
• Use student data to guide instruction and ensure students are making academic growth.
• Support literacy development across classes and content areas.
• Use culturally responsive instructional strategies and accommodate individual learning differences.
• Respond to students’ socio-emotional needs to provide access to instruction.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the broader Alpha community.
• Participate in regular and ongoing professional development, observations, and feedback sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status, with compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families.
• Retirement matching options.
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks, including six weeks during the school year and six weeks during the summer.
• Generous paternity and maternity leave benefits, including four weeks of paid parental leave in addition to state and federal leave allowances.
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential-required exams.
• Employee Assistance Program offering access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support.
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250 or more miles away.
• Signing bonus for hard-to-fill roles, including science.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level