Temporary 7/8 Math Teacher (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools • San Jose, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Alpha Public Schools is hiring a temporary 7th/8th-grade Mathematics Teacher for its East San José public charter school network. The role is scheduled to start as soon as possible and end in May. Alpha serves approximately 1,900 students across four schools and is focused on preparing students for college and careers in a safe, inclusive, student-centered environment.

The successful teacher believes all students can succeed, maintains high expectations, uses student data to guide instruction, and welcomes coaching and feedback. Teachers are expected to support students’ social-emotional needs, literacy development, and individual learning differences, and to use culturally responsive instructional strategies. The role involves working with students in traditionally underserved communities, including a student population that is predominantly Latinx and/or Vietnamese.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach standards-based curriculum.
• Operate a classroom with sound classroom management practices 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status, with 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.
• Paid parental leave and additional maternity/paternity leave benefits.
• Paid tuition for Induction and reimbursement for passing scores on credential-required exams.
• Employee Assistance Program providing access to professional, workplace, life, and wellbeing support services.
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from more than 250 miles away.
• Signing bonus for hard-to-fill roles, including math.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level