CREATIVE STEAM·Laguna Woods, California
Teach middle school students in grades 5-7 across subjects like ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Design and implement hands-on, creative, and project-based lessons in a small class environment.
Middle School Teacher (Grades 5–7) — Creative STEAM Academy
Location: Laguna Woods, CA (On-Site)
$39,000-$62,000 ($30 – $40/hour) (W-2, commensurate with experience) $30 – $40/hour (W-2, commensurate with experience)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (22-30 hours/week) — Enjoy a true work-life balance!
Start Date: August 13, 2026
Teach the way you always believed teaching should feel.
Creative STEAM Academy is hiring credentialed middle school teachers for grades 5–7. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit learning center in South Orange County (Laguna Woods, CA) where small class sizes, hands-on projects, and real student relationships replace busywork, rigid scripts, and passive learning.
If you are a credentialed educator who wants creative freedom, a sustainable schedule, and a classroom where your voice and expertise actually matter, we want to meet you.
Subjects We Are Hiring For: English Language Arts (ELA)
Freedom to design lessons that inspire, without being forced to teach to a standardized test.
Environments where every student is known by name, allowing for genuine connection.
A learning environment where real, human connection comes first.
Work alongside a supportive, collaborative team that leads with heart.
Hold a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Foundational-Level Math Teaching Credential.
Have classroom experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students.
Love designing hands-on, creative, and project-based lessons.
Bring structure, warmth, and high expectations to the classroom.
Are located in or within comfortable commuting distance of Orange County (ideally near Laguna Woods, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, or Mission Viejo).
Creative STEAM Academy | 24512 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA | www.creativesteam.com
Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Foundational-Level Math Teaching Credential. Requires previous classroom experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
