6th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher (January–June 2027, Temp-to-Hire)

Granada Islamic School is a WASC-accredited Islamic school (accreditation reaffirmed through June 2029) operating under the Muslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area, located in Santa Clara, California. They are seeking a dedicated educator to teach 6th Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies for the spring term (January–June 2027) on a temp-to-hire basis.

Position Details

• Teaching load: 3 periods of ELA and 8 periods of Social Studies (approximately 84% full-time)
• 90-day introductory period before potential permanent conversion

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction aligned with Common Core standards
• Design engaging, rigorous lessons incorporating reading, writing, discussion, research, and critical thinking
• Establish and maintain a positive, structured classroom environment with clear behavioral expectations
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs and support growth as confident readers, writers, and critical thinkers
• Manage accurate student records, grades, lesson plans, and required documentation
• Communicate professionally and consistently with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Collaborate with grade-level and departmental teams on curriculum development and student support initiatives
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and assigned duties
• Support and uphold the school's mission, values, and educational philosophy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Teaching credential (preferred)
• Proficiency with Common Core standards
• Strong expertise in English Language Arts and Social Studies instruction
• Excellent classroom management and student engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Prior middle school teaching experience strongly preferred

Compensation and Application

Annual salary: $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Apply through the school's online careers portal or contact careers@granadaschool.org for inquiries.