Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about history and bringing the past to life for students?
Joobilo Academic Community is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging History Teacher who loves helping students explore the people, places, events, and ideas that have shaped our world. We are currently hiring a 1st–6th Grade History Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.
We are looking for an educators who can inspire curiosity through engaging lessons, storytelling, historical discussions, primary sources, creative projects, maps, and hands-on activities. Experience teaching elementary history, world history, American history, geography, ancient civilizations, or social studies is highly desirable.
All classes are taught in person.
About Joobilo
Joobilo Academic Community is a homeschool organization serving students in grades K–12 through a variety of academic and enrichment classes. We partner with homeschooling families to provide engaging educational experiences in a supportive community. Understanding of Classical Education is a plus.
Schedule
- Teaching schedules may vary by assignment and campus needs.
- Teaching hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00, and Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- Additional paid prep and grading time may be completed at home or in the office.
- Attendance is required at a monthly in-person staff meeting on Mondays from 4:00–5:30 PM.
- Specific teaching schedule, campus assignments, and work hours will be confirmed in the offer letter.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate is passionate about history, enjoys working with elementary-aged students, and can create engaging learning experiences that bring historical events, people, and civilizations to life. Candidates should be comfortable teaching students in grades 1–6 while fostering a classroom environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, make connections across time periods, and develop an appreciation for history and the world around them.
The teacher should be able to present historical information in an age-appropriate and engaging manner, helping students understand not only what happened in the past, but also why it matters today.
Responsibilities
- Implement history and social studies lessons in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
- Teach topics such as ancient civilizations, American history, world history, geography, and significant historical people and events.
- Foster curiosity and excitement about historical discovery, cultural traditions, and the events that have shaped our world.
- Incorporate storytelling, maps, timelines, primary sources, historical literature, creative projects, and hands-on activities into instruction.
- Encourage critical thinking, thoughtful discussion, and an understanding of historical cause and effect.
- Develop and implement curriculum and instructional activities appropriate for students in grades 1–6.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with school guidelines and expectations.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and school staff.
- Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, and other required documentation.
- Create and maintain a safe, respectful, and thriving learning environment for all students.
- Participate in school activities, events, and collaborative planning as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience (credential not required).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to maintain a safe and academically focused classroom.
- Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to create age-appropriate and engaging learning experiences for elementary-aged students.
- Experience teaching elementary history, American history, world history, ancient civilizations, geography, social studies, or related subjects is strongly preferred.
- Ability to make historical concepts accessible and engaging for students across grades 1–6.
- Ability to incorporate hands-on activities, historical projects, maps, timelines, and discussion-based learning into lessons.
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and families.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, and move throughout the classroom as needed.
Compensation
$23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Additional paid prep and grading time provided.
Why Joobilo?
At Joobilo, we believe learning should be meaningful, engaging, and joyful. We value teachers who build strong relationships with students, foster curiosity, and create memorable learning experiences.
If you are passionate about history education and excited about helping students discover the people, places, and events that have shaped our world, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more about us at www.joobilo.com
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to drive to Whittier, Cypress, and Fountain Valley?
- Why do you think you are the right candidate for this Job?
- This job is for 25-29 hours a week for the school year. Does that work for you?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (not required but preferred) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person