Making Waves Academy

Upper School Teacher Resume Drop

Upper School Faculty - Richmond, CA - Full Time

Become a Upper School Faculty Member at Making Waves Academy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 (Academic Year) | Location: Richmond, CA (Easy Bay Area Commute)

Status: Public Charter School | Salary: Competitive & Above-Market Scale

Why Teach at Making Waves Academy?
At Making Waves Academy (MWA), we believe that exceptional educators deserve an environment where they can thrive, grow, and be rewarded as the professionals they are. Located in a modern, state-of-the-art campus with easy transit access across the Bay Area, MWA offers the flexibility and speed of an innovative public charter school paired with high standards for academic excellence.
When you join MWA, you commit to driving intergenerational change—combining high expectations for student achievement with a supportive, well-resourced professional community.

What We Offer (Total Rewards Package)

  • Top-Tier Compensation: We pay above-market salaries and reward experience, advanced education, and professional credentials.
  • 100% Covered Health & Family Benefits: We pay 100% of premiums for most medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture plans for both you and your dependents.
  • Modern Facilities & Resources: Teach in bright, clean, fully resourced classrooms on our high-tech campus built to support 21st-century teaching and learning.
  • Strategic Time Off: Generous leave plus all school holidays and breaks (including winter, spring, and summer recess) to ensure a healthy, long-term work-life balance.
  • Financial Security & Growth: Immediate access to dedicated retirement plans, tuition support options, and continuous paid professional development.
What You’ll Do
  • Teach & Inspire: Deliver culturally relevant, standards-aligned instruction that challenges and engages every student. Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning styles and support social-emotional growth.
  • Drive Measurable Progress: Use real-time student data (formative, summative, and performance assessments) to adjust instruction and prepare scholars for rigorous benchmarks (e.g., SBAC).
  • Maintain High Classroom Standards: Establish a structured, positive, and productive learning environment grounded in MWA’s culture of respect and achievement.
  • Partner with Families: Maintain frequent, proactive communication with parents and guardians to keep them invested in their student’s academic goals.
  • Collaborate & Grow: Actively participate in weekly professional development, peer coaching, and team collaboration meetings.
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with deep content knowledge.
  • Valid California Teaching Credential (or current eligibility/enrollment in an approved intern or credential program; support provided for qualified applicants).
  • High-Expectations Mindset: An unwavering belief in every student's college- and career-ready potential.
  • Reflective & Growth-Oriented: A professional who adapts quickly based on student data and coaching feedback.
  • Clearances: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background screens (Live Scan/fingerprints, TB screen, CTC Certificate of Clearance, and CPR/AED/First Aid certification).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
 

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