5th Grade Teacher for 2026-2027

San Jose, CAFull-timePosted May 1, 2026

Job description

Job Summary

Sunrise Middle School is a public charter middle school serving the whole child. We are seeking a full-time teacher for our fifth grade self-contained class who is passionate and committed and who is skilled in classroom management and differentiation for both advanced and traditionally underserved students. Sunrise is seeking a highly engaging teacher who loves middle school students and who knows how to make school relevant to students' lives.

Experience with English Learners and special education students is preferred but not required. Candidates must:

  • believe in the potential of each youth; * see each student as college bound;
  • contribute to the creation of a school-wide culture;
  • build close connections with students, their families and the school community;
  • and, be willing to participate in all aspects of school life. We are seeking teachers who are positive, dedicated, flexible and risk takers! In turn: * Sunrise will provide you with great coaching and professional development. * Our salary schedule is competitive with other area middle schools. * We offer full STRS retirement benefits and full medical, dental and vision insurance. Please see the school website for more information: www.sunrisemiddle.org. If interested please email to teresa@sunrisemiddle.org:
  1. Your resume
  2. A thoughtful statement about why you want to work at Sunrise
  3. A letter of reference
  4. Information on your credential Thanks for your interest in Sunrise!

Requirements

/ Qualifications Resume Statement about why you want to work at Sunrise One or two letters of reference Information about your credential

Description copied from Sunrise Middle School's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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