Job Description

Description

Aspire Public Schools – Bay Area is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! We are seeking passionate educators to join our team of dedicated teachers.

*If you’re considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.

 

Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!

1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.

2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.

3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.

4. Preliminary Credential- upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

5. Clear Credential- upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

 

About Aspire: 
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary:

Provide a high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student
  progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers,
  principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

1. Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of assessments
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Computer and Internet search skills

2. Minimum educational level:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential – Single Subject: English required
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• NCLB Highly Qualified

3. Experience required:

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

4. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be reasonably met by a Teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

 

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Our salary schedule will be updated soon for 2026-2027 salary. 

 

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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