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Teacher jobs in San Jose, CA
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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$29–$60/hr
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$86k
Median, full-time
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$45 - $50 per hour
Music , with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto. Ability to teach other instruments preferred . We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Successful candidates will have a strong music backgrou…
$40 - $50 per hour
Cupertino, and Palo Alto. Ability to teach other instruments (especially ukulele or bass guitar) preferred . We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Successful candidates will have a strong music backgro…
$23.5 - $29 per hour
Supplemental insurance ~ Employer paid life insurance ~ Professional Development: Room for growth within the company ~ Low child-to- teacher ratios ~ Monthly classroom budget ~ Daily planning time ~ Teacher Appreciation…
$45 - $52 per hour
educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting student growth through structured, high-quality instruction. Teachers may set their own schedules within our open hours; however, we prioritize cons…
Join Our AoPS Academy as Language ArtsInstructor! Are you passionate about language arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Pa…
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math Instructor! Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Part-Time Instruc…
Join Our AoPS Academy as an ElementaryInstructor! Are you passionate about elementary level math and language arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect o…
Our teaching method, the Mathnasium Method™, is the life’s work of Larry Martinek, Mathnasium’s Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math teaching consultant in the Los Angeles area for more than 35 years. The M…
$75k - $112k
systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships. Special Education Teacher - Make a Meaningful Difference in Young Lives Are you looking for? A school env…
community and help provide language lessons to business professionals and their families worldwide. We are hiring an English Language Teacher to provide in-person, customized lessons to our clients in Cupertino, CA. C200…
$75k - $95k
Special Education Teacher About Morgan Autism Center Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celeb…
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What teachers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$37 | $61k–$76k |
| Mid level | $36–$47 | $75k–$97k |
| Senior | $44–$60 | $91k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
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