7th/8th Grade History Teacher

Job overview

The 7th/8th Grade History Teacher role is onsite in San Jose, CA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary based on experience and credential status. Alpha Public Schools is a free TK–12 public charter school network focused on preparing students in East San Jose for college and career. The teacher delivers standards-based history instruction, manages an engaging classroom, and uses student data to support academic growth. The role contributes to a safe, inclusive, student-centered learning environment and maintains communication with families and the school community.

What you'll do

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials for standards-based curriculum
• manage a classroom with engaging lessons
• use student data to guide instruction and student growth
• communicate with staff, families, and the broader school community
• participate in ongoing professional development, observations, and feedback sessions
• support literacy, socio-emotional needs, culturally responsive instruction, and individual learning differences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

7th/8th grade history teacher

alpha public schools

san jose ca

middle school

history instruction

social science credential

standards-based curriculum

classroom management

student data

family communication

professional development

public charter school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• retirement matching
• paid holidays and breaks
• paid parental leave
• paid induction tuition and credential exam reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• relocation assistance for eligible moves.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree and a valid or eligible California Single Subject: Social Science teaching credential required; benefits include health coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition for induction, and relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away.

About the employer

Alpha Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.