East Bay Innovation Academy
Middle School ELA Teacher

You are a dynamic and optimistic English Language Arts teacher, with a strong belief that all students can learn at the highest levels. You want to develop professionally, be part of a team, and implement the best practices in innovative, project-based, data-driven curriculum design.

We are preparing a diverse group of students to be successful in college and to be thoughtful engaged citizens who are leaders and innovators in a 21^st century global world. Founded in 2014, East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is proud to be a free public charter school bringing project-based curriculum, social emotional emphasis, design thinking, and blended learning to students in Oakland, California.

You will

• Innovate, designing curriculum, lessons, and assessments that engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Collaborate, developing interdisciplinary projects and working with the education specialist to implement student supports
• Engage, serving as advisor for a group of students and attempting to know every EBIA student
• Grow, expanding your practice with the support of the Director of Innovative Instruction

You have

• A teacher credential in ELA
• Experience engaging students in ELA with thoughtful, innovative curriculum
• A commitment to equity and a belief that diversity is essential
• An entrepreneurial spirit, ready to create and iterate, to adopt new technologies and to blaze trails

You might also have

• Experience with project based learning, social-emotional learning, and/or blended learning
• A maker-builder mindset
• Knowledge of another language
• A Masters degree

EBIA offers a competitive compensation package, with an annual bonus plan and health+dental+vision insurance fully covered for our employees. We invest in your growth, with covered Induction fees, over 15 professional development days a year, daily faculty collaboration time, technology access to support communication and data-driven learning, and a connected and supportive community of families, colleagues, and partners. Learn more about us at www.eastbayia.org

We are building a talent hiring pool for the 2025-2026 school year. When you apply, please include your resume and a letter of interest.

We look forward to meeting you!