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.