Middle School History Teacher

Middle School History Teacher at WISH Charter Schools Print Application Deadline 5/28/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Diana Villasenor 310-642-9474 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Competitive; STRS; Full Benefits Length of Work Year 26/27 School Year Employment Type Full Time WISH Philosophy and Mission The WISH mission is to maximize every scholar's learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging. WISH Charter Middle School will serve as a small, high-performing school that will model best practices for inclusive education, university partnerships, and a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach to instruction that leverages technology in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Job Summary Job Summary WISH Community School is seeking an exceptional Middle History teacher to teach 6th and 7th grade Social Studies. 6th Grade Standards cover Ancient World History, including the Stone Ages and the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, and Rome. 7th Grade Standard covers Medieval World History, including the fall of the Roman Empire, European Feudalism, Islamic Empires, Empires of West Africa, Imperial China, Imperial Japan, and civilizations of the Americas. The successful candidate will be passionate about educating a diverse student body within a whole scholar approach to teaching and learning. Candidates must also exemplify a growth mindset, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and maintain a positive, professional demeanor. Experience with and commitment to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the greater community is essential. Job Description /

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Print Middle School History:

WISH Community School is seeking an exceptional Middle History teacher to teach 6th and 7th grade Social Studies. 6th Grade Standards cover Ancient World History, including the Stone Ages and the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, and Rome. 7th Grade Standard covers Medieval World History, including the fall of the Roman Empire, European Feudalism, Islamic Empires, Empires of West Africa, Imperial China, Imperial Japan, and civilizations of the Americas. The successful candidate will be passionate about educating a diverse student body within a whole scholar approach to teaching and learning. Candidates must also exemplify a growth mindset, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and maintain a positive, professional demeanor. Experience with and commitment to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the greater community is essential.

Job Title:

6/7

Middle History Teacher Deadline:

Candidates are being considered for openings in the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with experience; STRS;

Full Benefits Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Middle School principal and Executive Director. Duties include, but are not limited to: Plan, prepare, and deliver 6th and 7th History lessons as well as prepare teaching materials individually and collaboratively Help facilitate student participation in National History Day projects across the whole school, with some students choosing to compete against other schools Help organize and facilitate student participation in Walk Through the Ancient World, an in-school field trip experience, in conjunction with California Weekly. Utilize different instructional strategies based on student needs Develop and utilize various assessments to guide student instruction Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment Ability to use basic computer applications, interactive boards and other classroom and academic technologies Participate in staff development Participate in SST and IEP meetings Participate in grade-level and department meetings Communicate with support staff, administrators, team teachers and parents about student progress Complete and update paperwork/online platforms to ensure that student records are current Complete and facilitate adjunct duties as needed Desires to work closely with students, colleagues and community in modeling and teaching the values of

WISH Charter Schools Minimum Requirements:

Single-subject Social Studies/History credential

Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following: Please complete our WISH Charter Application (Link attached) Also include your current resume; cover letter of intent describing qualifications for this position specifically; two current letters of recommendation, including one from the current Principal/Administrator, if applicable; a copy of the credential or verification of credential completion from the university; NCLB Certification or CSET Requirements / Qualifications All teachers at WISH will be required to hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate, permit, or other document that would satisfy School District requirements. All core subject teachers will be "highly qualified" as that term is defined under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and further defined by California state regulations implementing the NCLB requirements, unless such requirements are not deemed by the federal or state government to apply to charter schools such as WISH. English Language Learner Authorization required. Secondary Charter School seeking History educator for upper grades. Teachers at WISH are expected to be knowledgeable about child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. We request that candidates have experience in working collaboratively. Co-teaching experience will be highly desirable.

Other qualifications will include:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid California Multiple Subject Credential and/or applicable Single Subject Credentials or Teaching Authorizations.
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• NCLB Highly Qualified
• CLAD or BCLAD certificates;
• Demonstrated subject competence through appropriate examination or coursework;
• Background clearance from FBI/DOJ
• TB clearance Requirements / Qualifications All teachers at WISH will be required to hold a Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate, permit, or other document that would satisfy School District requirements.

All core subject teachers will be "highly qualified" as that term is defined under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and further defined by California state regulations implementing the NCLB requirements, unless such requirements are not deemed by the federal or state government to apply to charter schools such as WISH. English Language Learner Authorization required. Secondary Charter School seeking History educator for upper grades. Teachers at WISH are expected to be knowledgeable about child cognitive development and various learning styles and modalities. We request that candidates have experience in working collaboratively. Co-teaching experience will be highly desirable.

Other qualifications will include:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid California Multiple Subject Credential and/or applicable Single Subject Credentials or Teaching Authorizations.
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• NCLB Highly Qualified
• CLAD or BCLAD certificates;
• Demonstrated subject competence through appropriate examination or coursework;
• Background clearance from FBI/DOJ
• TB clearance CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS.

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