Middle School Teacher

Job overview

The Middle School Teacher role is onsite in Richmond, CA. The posting lists a salary range of $55,337–$70,000 per year. Making Waves Academy is a public charter school focused on academic excellence and intergenerational change through student achievement. The teacher delivers culturally relevant, standards-aligned instruction, adapts lessons to student needs, and uses assessment data to guide progress toward academic benchmarks. The role also establishes a positive classroom environment, communicates with families, and participates in professional development and team collaboration.

What you'll do

• Deliver culturally relevant, standards-aligned instruction
• adapt lessons to diverse learning styles and support social-emotional growth
• use student assessment data to adjust instruction and prepare students for benchmarks
• maintain a structured and positive classroom
• communicate with parents and guardians
• participate in professional development, peer coaching, and team meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

middle school teacher

making waves academy

richmond ca

$55,337–$70,000/year

40 hours weekly

academic year

california teaching credential

bachelor’s degree

standards-aligned instruction

student data

family communication

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Most medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture premiums covered for employees and dependents
• generous leave and school breaks
• retirement plans
• tuition support options
• paid professional development.

Why this role

40 scheduled weekly hours during the academic year; health and family benefits with premiums covered for most plans; school holidays and breaks; retirement plans, tuition support options, and paid professional development.

About the employer

Making Waves Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.