Aspire has 36 high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving over 15,300 scholars in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Los Angeles regions. Our schools range from TK through 12th grade, and College For Certain is the focus for every age group. Teachers and families partner closely to ensure scholars are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

Our general education and Special Education teams work collaboratively to meet scholars where they are. As an educator, you’ll develop your practice alongside colleagues and mentors, who are invested in your growth. Need to clear your credential? Join our free New Teacher Induction Program! Teach with us.

Lead at one of the largest and most forward-thinking public charter school systems in the nation. Deepen your leadership abilities and work with a team of innovators in service of optimizing the educational experience of our scholars. Lead at Aspire.

School support roles are the backbone of every site. Find opportunities to serve scholars and families as an Instructional Assistant, School Counselor, Speech Language Pathologist – to name a few. Find your fit.

Explore roles that work with our Data, Human Resources, Academic teams, and more. Bring your expertise, tools, and guidance to provide tailored support for our 38 schools across CA. Learn more.

Aspire has partnered with Scoot Education to help you find a substitute teaching assignment tailored to your time commitment and location needs. Become a substitute teacher.

Earn your Master’s degree and teaching credential in just one year with Aspire's Teacher Residency Program in partnership with the Alder Graduate School of Education. You’ll receive a $20,000 living stipend and have access to scholarships and any applicable financial aid. Learn more.

Our Values

  • Bienestar (Well-being)

    We create spaces to support physical, emotional, cultural, ethnic, academic, and social safety, allowing us to feel secure enough to bring our full selves each day.

  • Culture of Belonging

    We respect and celebrate each other’s differences. Each person is valued and has a place in the Aspire community.

  • Community Partnership

    We believe that collective movement is possible when we connect with our extended community.

  • Agency & Self-Determination

    We set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and postsecondary lives.

  • Joy

    We strive to make Aspire and our communities a joyful place to learn, work, and be, together.

Our Benefits

Our benefits package is one of the many reasons why teammates choose to work at Aspire. Learn more about what we offer our full-time teammates.

  • Competitive Pay & Aspire-Paid Benefits

    Aspire offers a highly competitive compensation package, benchmarked against CMO and district peers. Additionally, we offer Aspire-paid benefits, which include Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and more.

  • Full Healthcare Coverage

    Aspire pays 100% of the base plan option for full-time employees and up to 95% for dependents on select plans. Our coverage is one the most comprehensive in our field with options to fit your needs.

  • Retirement

    We sponsor CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement plans. Already have a STRS/PERS plan? Keep your current plan or opt to switch, if your new role allows it. In addition, you may open a 403(b) account to make additional pre-tax contributions.

  • Employee Assistance Program

    Claremont EAP provides professional and confidential services that include up to 8 counseling sessions, stress management, legal and financial consultations for full-time employees and their families at no additional cost.

  • Savings & Reimbursement Benefits

    Our tuition reimbursement program covers up to $1,500 a year in educational expenses. Save on commuting, dependent care, health care costs, and so much more with a flexible spending or health savings account.

  • Time to Recharge

    Plan to take time off with PTO days, paid sick days, and breaks based on the regional calendar. Teammates who qualify can take extended time off to spend time with and care for new and existing family members.

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