Budgeting, Channel Support, Child Development, Communication Skills, Community Support, Mathematics, Nonprofit, Project Tracking, Storytelling, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Laguna Woods, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Creative STEAM · Laguna Woods, CA
Teach Without Walls. Connect Without Limits.
We're looking for a teacher who believes learning happens everywhere — in real conversations, hands-on projects, and moments that actually matter to a young person's life.
About us "We don't just teach subjects. We build humans." Creative STEAM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit learning center that throws out the traditional playbook. No phones. No passive note-taking. Just real, hands-on learning in small groups where every student is known by name and challenged by design. We partner with community supporters to make this possible — and our teachers are the heartbeat of what we do.
The role Middle School ELA & Math Teacher This isn't a fill-in-the-blanks, follow-the-textbook kind of job. You'll bring ELA and Math to life for 7th and 8th graders by tying every lesson to something real — budgeting, storytelling, critical thinking, decision-making. You'll know your students, adapt to them, and challenge them to see how what they're learning actually shows up in the world.
What you'll actually do
Design with purpose - Build curriculum that connects real-world skills to ELA and Math — no filler, no busywork
Know your students - Assess where each learner is and meet them there — both academically and socially
Make it memorable
Build community - Partner with parents and staff to support each student's growth beyond academics
Use hands-on methods, movement, and projects that stick long after class ends
Teach life skills - Weave in social-emotional learning and the skills students need to navigate the real world
Track progress - Assess and adjust — keep a pulse on where students are and celebrate milestones
Who you are You're the kind of teacher students remember decades later. You: Hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid CA Multi-Subject Teaching Credential Bring genuine energy and passion to middle schoolers — this age group lights you up, not wears you out Can connect a fraction to a budget, a novel to a real-world dilemma, a grammar lesson to self-expression Thrive without a screen in front of you — you rely on connection, creativity, and real dialogue Communicate openly with students, families, and colleagues Understand child development and bring patience, structure, and warmth to your classroom
What you'll love about this job
2–4 days/wk
Small groups
Device-free- Real human learning
Competitive pay- Your expertise valued
Every student seen
Meaningful mission - 501(c)(3) non-profit
If you're ready to teach the way you always believed teaching should feel — human, hands-on, and genuinely impactful — we want to hear from you.