Elementary Teacher Bay Area

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!

To apply, please provide the following documents based on your credential status:

• Non-Credentialed: transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.
• Credentialing Program: transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.
• Intern Credential: transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.
• Preliminary Credential: upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.
• 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, 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.

Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

What You Will Do:

• 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 refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required.
• English Language Learner Authorization required.
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
• TK positions only:
  One of the following - Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, at least 24 units of college coursework completed in early childhood education, or child development, or both, or professional experience in a classroom setting with TK students comparable to the 24 units of education described above.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.

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 $70,013 - $125,368.

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.