Temporary 7/8 Math Teacher (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Alpha Public Schools is seeking a temporary 7th/8th grade Math Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The role starts as soon as possible and ends in May. Alpha is a free TK–12 public charter school network serving approximately 1,900 students in East San José, with a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders and support students’ success in college and career.

The successful teacher believes all students can succeed, maintains high expectations, and uses student data to guide instruction and support academic growth. They welcome coaching and feedback, celebrate the diverse experiences and cultures of students and families, and contribute to a vibrant school community. Teachers support students’ socio-emotional needs, literacy development, and individual learning differences through culturally responsive instruction.

Teachers develop standards-based lesson plans and supplementary materials, maintain an engaging and well-managed classroom that produces strong academic results, communicate with staff and families, and participate in ongoing professional development, observations, and feedback sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid California Single Subject: Mathematics teaching credential, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Subject matter knowledge and 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.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, families, and the broader Alpha community.
• Participate in regular and ongoing professional development, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Use student data to guide instruction and support student growth.
• Respond to students’ socio-emotional needs, support literacy development, use culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodate individual learning differences.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 providing 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 math.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status, with compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level