Elementary/Middle School Teacher (Grades 5-7) -- Creative STEAM Academy

Teach the way you always believed teaching should feel.

Creative STEAM Academy is hiring credentialed middle school teachers for grades 5–7. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit learning center in South Orange County (Laguna Woods, CA) where small class sizes, hands-on projects, and real student relationships replace busywork, rigid scripts, and passive learning.

If you are a credentialed educator who wants creative freedom, a sustainable schedule, and a classroom where your voice and expertise actually matter, we want to meet you.

Subjects We Are Hiring For:

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Why Teachers Love It Here:

• True Work-Life Balance: Light, balanced hours (8:30 AM to 2:30 PM) with virtually no take-home grading.
• Creative Autonomy: Freedom to design lessons that inspire, without being forced to teach to a standardized test.
• Small Class Sizes: Environments where every student is known by name, allowing for genuine connection.
• Device-Conscious Campus: A learning environment where real, human connection comes first.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Work alongside a supportive, collaborative team that leads with heart.

You are a great fit if you:

• Hold a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Foundational-Level Math Teaching Credential.
• Have classroom experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students.
• Love designing hands-on, creative, and project-based lessons.
• Bring structure, warmth, and high expectations to the classroom.
• Are located in or within comfortable commuting distance of Orange County (ideally near Laguna Woods, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, or Mission Viejo).

Location: Laguna Woods, CA (On-Site)

Compensation: $39,000-$62,000 ($30 – $40/hour) (W-2, commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Part-Time Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (22-30 hours/week) — Enjoy a true work-life balance!

Start Date: August 13, 2026