5th Grade Humanities Teacher (26-27)

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credential status (as well as compounding retention incentives for returning Alpha teachers)

See our 2026-27 Teacher Salary Scale Summary Sheet

Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families

Retirement matching options

Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer)

Started by Families, Focused on Students

Developing Scholars in East San José

We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a

free, TK-12 public charter school system

on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community.

Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.