K-12 Associate Teacher (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Alpha Public Schools is hiring a K-12 Associate Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Alpha is a free TK–12 public charter school network of four schools in East San José, serving approximately 1,900 scholars. The organization was founded by local families and is committed to preparing students for college and careers in safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments.

Associate Teachers teach curricula aligned with Common Core standards and support students’ social and emotional development. They provide classroom and other coverage when teachers are absent, support school leaders as needed, maintain productive learning environments, build positive relationships with scholars and staff, and use assessment information to monitor progress and support academic success.

Successful team members believe all students can succeed, maintain high expectations, welcome coaching and feedback, and work to make instruction accessible to students with diverse experiences and learning needs. The role calls for culturally responsive practice, support for literacy development, and responsiveness to students’ socio-emotional needs. Alpha particularly values commitment to students in traditionally underserved communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Substitute Teaching Permit, or eligibility to obtain one.
• High behavioral and academic expectations for all students.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices.
• Experience working with students and managing classrooms.
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule.
• Commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach curricula aligned to Common Core standards and support students’ social and emotional skills.
• Provide coverage inside and outside the classroom for teachers absent on a short- or long-term basis.
• Support the school leadership team as needed.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to support a productive learning environment during class sessions.
• Build strong relationships with scholars and staff to help maintain a positive campus culture.
• Assess and analyze students’ performance and progress, monitor mastery of developmental skills, and respond to data to support academic success.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families.
• Retirement matching options.
• Paid time off for holidays and a two-week Winter break between the end of December and New Year’s.
• Generous paternity and maternity leave, including four weeks of paid parental leave in addition to state and federal leave allowances.
• Tuition assistance of up to $4,000 toward bachelor’s degrees and teacher credentials.
• Employee Assistance Program providing access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support.

What This Job Offers

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