English and History Teacher

Fusion Academy; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation time

Accident and life insurance; short- &/

Job summary

Fusion Academy seeks an English and History Teacher to provide one-on-one instruction and tailor lessons to each student’s needs. You’ll design flexible schedules, assess progress, and partner with families to support growth across academics, social, and emotional learning.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration with staff, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, student-centered environment. Experience with diverse learners is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or a teaching credential is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to teach a wide range of courses (English Composition, Literature, Language Arts, World and U.S. History, Government, Economics, Humanities, and Electives), curriculum and resources provided.
• Experience working with students, including those with learning differences, neurodiversity, accelerated learning needs, and/or mental health challenges.
• Mentoring experience and a passion for social-emotional learning.
• Outgoing, adaptable, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A growth mindset with the flexibility to pivot and problem‑solve as needed.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a truly personalized way — one student at a time.
• Adapt lessons and assessments to meet each learner’s needs.
• Mentor each student and support their social-emotional growth.
• Build strong, consistent partnerships with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to campus life or culture.
• Keep student records accurate and organized.
• Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Growth mindset

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential (preferred)

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Fusion Academy is the school that changes everything! We are a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 5–12. As a English and History Teacher, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your schedule, design creative lessons, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. Our diverse team of lifelong learners shares a mission to personalize education for every student — academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach in a truly personalized way — one student at a time.
• Adapt lessons and assessments to meet each learner’s needs.
• Mentor each student and support their social-emotional growth.
• Build strong, consistent partnerships with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to campus life or culture.
• Keep student records accurate and organized.
• Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or a teaching credential is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to teach a wide range of courses (English Composition, Literature, Language Arts, World and U.S. History, Government, Economics, Humanities, and Electives), following content standards — curriculum and resources provided.
• Experience working with students, including those with learning differences, neurodiversity, accelerated learning needs, and/or mental health challenges.
• Mentoring experience and a passion for social-emotional learning.
• Outgoing, adaptable, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment.
• Skilled with technology, curious about innovation, and open to learning new tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A growth mindset with the flexibility to pivot and problem‑solve as needed.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Why Fusion?

Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes in you. At Fusion, we’re dedicated to 1‑1 personalized learning — emotionally, socially, and academically — and we invest in our teachers just like we invest in our students. Learn more about Fusion and this opportunity HERE.

Benefits:

We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability

In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility ???