Humanities Teacher, High School

Job overview

The Humanities Teacher, High School role is onsite in Oakland, CA, at Envision Academy / Downtown Oakland Science Academy for the 2026–2027 school year. Annual starting salary is $63,672–$102,546, dependent on aligned experience and credentials. Envision Education’s mission is to prepare students, especially first-generation college students, for success in college, career, and life. The teacher delivers humanities instruction and advisory while building an inclusive classroom community. The role supports student learning through curriculum planning, data-informed differentiation, family relationships, and collaboration with school teams.

What you'll do

• Adapt, internalize, and develop lesson and unit plans aligned to network curriculum
• participate in professional development and coaching
• build classroom community and belonging
• use student-facing data to differentiate instruction
• serve as an advisor and teach daily advisory curriculum
• collaborate with grade-level and department teams
• build relationships with families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

humanities teacher

high school

humanities

advisory

oakland ca

envision education

full-time

2026–2027 school year

$63,672–$102,546/year

california teaching credential

professional development

health benefits

calstrs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional learning and leadership opportunities
• monthly rent discounts at a downtown Oakland co-living property
• optional flexible benefits plan
• health benefits with employer contribution
• paid sick and personal necessity leave
• life insurance
• CalSTRS and 403(b).

Why this role

School network describes an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework; additional supplements and leadership stipends may be available as listed.

About the employer

Envision Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.