Homework Cafe Teacher

Fusion Academy; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation time under policy

401(k) plan with company match

Sick time and paid holidays

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Fusion Academy in Walnut Creek is seeking a Homework Café Teacher to support students in our 1-to-1 private school setting. You will monitor progress, mentor students, and foster a positive social environment while adapting support to individual needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (teaching credential a plus) and has experience with diverse learners, including neurodiversity and mental health challenges. Training and growth are encouraged, with a collaborative campus culture.

Qualifications

• Teaching social-emotional learning
• Teaching executive functioning
• Experience with Upper Elementary and Middle School students
• Classroom management experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor and help students’ progress in homework completion and executive functioning.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on student progress.
• Promote a positive social environment for students.
• Adapt support to meet each learner’s needs.
• Mentor each student and support social-emotional growth.
• Contribute to campus life or culture.
• Keep student records accurate and organized.
• Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring

Social-emotional learning

Executive functioning

Communication

Organization

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential a plus

Advanced degree a plus

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 HomeworkCafé® Teacher, you’ll support students in our homework hubs and social spaces. Our diverse team of lifelong learners shares a mission to personalize education for every student — academically, socially, and emotionally. Please note: Not all campuses serve grades 4 and 5, and specific details will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor and help students’ progress in completion of homework and with executive functioning skills.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on student progress.
• Promote a positive social environment for students.
• Adapt support to meet each learner’s needs.
• Mentor each student and support their social-emotional growth.
• Contribute to campus life or culture.
• Keep student records accurate and organized.
• Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or a teaching credential is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to support students with a wide range of assignments.
• 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.
• Skilled with technology, curious about innovation, and open to learning new tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a high-paced environment, be calm and open for feedback, as well as a self-starter.
• Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining authority, boundaries, and discipline.
• Must maintain a clean and organized milieu space for students to learn.
• A growth mindset with the flexibility to pivot and problem-solve as needed.
• Florida residentsrequirelevel 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

The ideal candidate will have experience doing the following:

• Teaching Social-emotional Learning
• Teaching executive functioning
• Has worked or is working with Upper Elementary and Middle School students
• Has classroom management experience

Why Fusion?

Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes inyou. 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 opportunityHERE.

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
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

Work Authorization:

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

Pay Range USD $32.10 - USD $32.10 /Hr.