Company: Creative STEAM Academy Location: Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Job Type: Part-time / Full-time Pay: $30–$40 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM (1 to 5 days per week based on blocks selected) Start Date: August 13, 2026

About Creative STEAM Academy

Creative STEAM Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private learning center in Laguna Woods, CA serving students in grades TK–8. We offer small class sizes, hands-on project-based learning, and a whole-child educational approach that puts real connection, creativity, and academic rigor at the center of everything we do.

Position Overview

We are hiring credentialed teachers for multiple subject blocks in grades 5–8. Candidates may apply for one block or multiple blocks based on credential, availability, and program fit.

Available Teaching Blocks

7th Grade ELA and Math Tuesdays and Thursdays | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM Writing, grammar, critical thinking, real-world math, financial literacy, and project-based learning.

5th and 6th Grade Science and Social Studies Mondays and Wednesdays | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM Hands-on experiments, ecosystems, history, geography, culture, and inquiry-based discovery.

STEM, Robotics, and Engineering Fridays | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM Circuits, robotics, design challenges, entrepreneurship, and hands-on innovation projects.

Responsibilities

Design and teach engaging, project-based lessons for students in grades 5–8. Differentiate instruction to meet students academically, socially, and emotionally. Use provided curriculum outlines as a foundation while incorporating your own creativity and teaching style. Track student progress and communicate warmly with families and school leadership.

Requirements

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential in an applicable area, Foundational-Level Mathematics Credential, or other appropriate California teaching authorization for the assigned grades and subjects. Prior classroom experience with upper elementary or middle school students preferred.

Preferred

Experience in homeschool, hybrid, private school, or alternative education settings.

Benefits and Perks

Flexible part-time to full-time schedule. Light balanced hours. Small class sizes. Creative freedom. Collaborative mission-driven team. Competitive hourly pay.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note about your teaching approach to [insert email or application link].

Creative STEAM Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, student-centered learning community.