CORE Teacher: English and Social Science - Castillero Middle School

The impact you will have: As a Core Teacher, you will help students develop strong literacy, critical thinking, and analytical skills while deepening their understanding of history, society, and diverse perspectives. You will create engaging, standards‑aligned learning experiences that connect reading, writing, and inquiry to real‑world issues and current events. Through meaningful discussion, writing, and exploration, you will empower students to become thoughtful communicators, informed citizens, and confident learners while inspiring them to discover their own greatness.

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Who you are: You are a thoughtful and student‑centered educator who believes literacy and social understanding are essential for student voice and agency. You create engaging, inclusive classrooms where students read critically, write purposefully, and examine diverse perspectives with respect. You are collaborative, organized, and committed to helping students grow as confident communicators and informed, engaged citizens.

What you will need to apply:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
• Appropriate Single Subject Credentials- attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click to see an example.
• EL Authorization
• Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534)

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part‑time, full‑time and substitute employment.

Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct‑funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).