IMMEDIATE OPENING 2026-27 Social Science Teacher (Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School)

LA Alliance

17d • $70,000 - $107,750

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is hiring a Social Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year at Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School. The teacher will provide rigorous college-preparatory instruction, support scholars with varied academic backgrounds and learning needs, and contribute to a positive, inclusive, achievement-oriented classroom and school culture. The role includes planning and adapting instruction, using assessment data to guide teaching, collaborating with colleagues, and building relationships with scholars, families, and the school community.

Alliance is a nonprofit public charter school network serving nearly 13,000 scholars across 25 middle and high schools in Los Angeles. Its educational mission emphasizes scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. Teachers receive curriculum resources, instructional coaching, weekly professional development, and opportunities to contribute to school leadership and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

• California teaching credential in the assigned subject area and a valid English Learner Authorization, or an eligible credential or verifiable pathway toward obtaining a California teaching credential by the start date.
• For Social Science: California Single Subject Credential (Clear or Preliminary), California University or District Intern Credential, or an equivalent out-of-state credential transferring to California.
• For middle school positions only: California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential with an Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Social Science.
• Applicants without a credential must have a bachelor’s degree and provide a transcript for evaluation for emergency teaching permit eligibility.
• Applicants without a current credential or verifiable pathway toward a California teaching credential will not be considered.
• Commitment to equitable education and the belief that scholars from all economic and social backgrounds can earn a four-year college degree.
• Desire to teach in systemically underserved Los Angeles communities and support Alliance’s social justice mission through anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Ability to develop a positive, supportive, collaborative classroom culture with high expectations.
• Ability to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor scholar progress and guide classroom learning.
• Strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuously improving teaching practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with children and adults.
• Ability to complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Execute assigned curriculum and provide timely supports to reach scholars regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Internalize curriculum aligned with grade-level and content standards, individually and with teacher teams, and prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned with rigorous college-ready standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to identify differentiated reteaching needed to advance scholar mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure scholars receive appropriate support and accommodations to access grade-level content.
• Provide learning opportunities aligned with the Alliance College-Ready Graduate Profile.
• Create a coherent and supportive classroom culture that supports scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Support Alliance’s aspiration to prepare scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four-year college degree.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• Generous retirement and health benefits.
• Paid holidays and leave.
• Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development, including two weeks of professional development for new hires.
• Leadership opportunities, including the Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Teacher of the Year Award recognition and compensation.

What This Job Offers

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