3rd & 4th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher

Creative STEAM · Laguna Woods, CA

Teach Without Walls. Connect Without Limits.

We're looking for a teacher who believes learning happens everywhere — in experiments, explorations, and moments that spark genuine curiosity in young minds.

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

This isn't a fill-in-the-blanks, follow-the-textbook kind of job. You'll bring Science and Social Studies to life for 3rd and 4th graders through immersive projects, creative experiments, and stories that connect the world around them to who they are becoming. You'll design curriculum with real creative freedom, no rigid scripts, just inspired teaching that makes kids lean in and want to know more.

What You'll Actually Do

Design project-based, hands-on curriculum for Science and Social Studies — no filler, no busywork

Run experiments, explorations, and creative projects that make concepts click and spark real wonder

Connect history, culture, ecosystems, and community to things students can see, touch, and experience

Assess where each learner is and meet them there — academically, socially, and emotionally

Weave in social-emotional learning and life skills alongside every lesson

Use movement, storytelling, and immersive experiences that stick long after class ends

Communicate regularly and warmly with parents and school staff

Track student progress and celebrate milestones along the way

Who You Are

You're the kind of teacher students remember decades later. You:

Hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Light up around 3rd and 4th graders — their curiosity and energy fuels you

Dream up lessons that involve building, discovering, questioning, and creating — not just listening

Embrace creative freedom and run with it — you bring your own magic to every unit

Thrive without a screen in front of you — you rely on connection, creativity, and real dialogue

Communicate openly and warmly with students, families, and colleagues

Understand child development and bring patience, structure, and genuine joy to your classroom

What You'll Love About This Job

4–5 day workweek

Small class sizes — every student is seen and known

Real creative freedom to design your own curriculum

Device-free environment — real, human learning

Competitive compensation

Meaningful mission at a 501(c)(3) non-profit

Ready to teach the way you always believed teaching should feel — human, hands-on, and genuinely impactful? We want to hear from you.