Science Teacher: Project‑Based Learning Mentor

summitps; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

12 paid holidays

3 weeks of organization-wide closures

Health, dental, and vision plans (25%:

life and disability insurance

Job summary

Summit Public Schools is seeking a Science Teacher for SY26-27 in the San Jose area. The role emphasizes project-based learning, mentor-based guidance, and a rigorous, equitable curriculum designed to prepare students for college and fulfilling lives.

Teachers will partner with a consistent group of students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional development within a deeply mission-driven network.

Qualifications

• Teaching credential in California or another US state.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• See sample teacher schedules here; daily schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Project Time: teach 90-minute blocks in high school or four 55-minute blocks in middle school.
• Mentor Time: meet daily with mentor groups and coach mentees.
• Self-Directed Learning Time and Interventions: facilitate interventions and monitor progress.
• Collaboration & Professional Development: participate in all-faculty meetings twice weekly.

Skills

Classroom management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Teaching Credential (California)

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Classroom

MS Office

Job description

Summit Public Schools is seeking a Science Teacher for SY26-27 in the San Jose area. The role emphasizes project-based learning, mentor-based guidance, and a rigorous, equitable curriculum designed to prepare students for college and fulfilling lives.

Teachers will partner with a consistent group of students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional development within a deeply mission-driven network.