English, ELA, Language Arts, Humanities Teacher - Middle School

Salary Scale

The Faculty Salary Scale at Making Waves Academy ensures equitable pay progression commensurate with experience, education, and professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach & Inspire: Develop and execute culturally relevant, standards-based lessons that challenge and engage all students. Adapt instruction to meet varied learning styles and social development needs.
• Analyze: Regularly administer and reflect on quantitative and qualitative student data to immediately inform instructional adjustments. Create aligned Formative, Summative, and Performance assessments that prepare students for standardized tests (e.g., SBAC).
• Manage: Maintain a highly structured, positive, and productive learning environment aligned with MWA culture.
• Partner: Proactively engage families through consistent communication regarding progress and academic goals.
• Growth: Actively participate in mandatory professional development and team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and strong content area knowledge.
• A valid state teaching credential or eligibility to obtain one (support is provided for eligible applicants).
• An unwavering commitment to closing achievement gaps and raising student expectations.

Qualifications

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required screenings (Live Scan/fingerprints, TB screen, CTC Certificate of Clearance, and CPR/AED/First Aid certification).

Benefits

• Competitive, above-market salaries reflecting your vital expertise in educational support.
• Immediate access to a dedicated retirement savings plan for financial stability.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage for you and your family.
• Employee assistance programs to support your mental and emotional wellness.
• Generous paid time off, all school holidays, and breaks to facilitate a sustainable and healthy work-life balance.
• Ongoing training, dedicated collaboration time, and resources specifically designed to enhance your expertise.

Pay

Joining Making Waves Academy means securing a robust, comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your long-term financial, physical, and professional well-being right here in the Bay Area.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 (academic-year).