Humanities Teacher/CTM

Apply via EdJoin - Company Description: The Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy is a small, community-focused public alternative high school committed to credit recovery and dropout prevention. Providing rigorous, relevant, and socially conscious education. The school emphasizes strong relationships, personalized learning, and support for students from diverse backgrounds. Collaborative work among educators, staff, families, and community partners is central to its approach. The Academy encourages critical thinking, civic engagement, and cultural awareness to prepare students for success in school and beyond.Role Description: The Humanities Teacher / CTM (Counselor/Teacher/Mento) is a full-time, on-site role based in Oakland, CA, responsible for teaching high school humanities subjects such as social studies, language arts, and geography. Daily responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, developing and adapting curriculum to meet diverse learning needs, and assessing student progress through formative and summative evaluations. The teacher will create an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, literacy, and respectful discussion. The role also involves regular communication with families and colleagues, participation in school meetings and professional development, and contribution to school-wide initiatives and events. Apply via EdJoinQualificationsAbility to design and implement effective Lesson Planning and curriculum development aligned with school and state California standards and student needs.Experience teaching, with understanding of adolescent development and age-appropriate instructional strategies.Strong Communication skills for interacting with students, families, and colleagues, including clear written and verbal expression.Content knowledge and instructional skills in Geography and related humanities disciplines.Bachelor’s degree in Education, Humanities, or a related field; a teaching credential, enrollment in a credential program, or credential eligibility preferred.Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.Classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive, structured learning environment.Willingness to collaborate in a team-based setting and participate in ongoing professional developmentWillingness and openness to bringing trauma-informed mindfulness and restorative justice practices to the classroom.