Credential Requirements & Eligibility This position requires eligibility for a California CTE Teaching Credential in the Business & Finance Industry Sector. Acceptable Credential Pathways Candidates may qualify under one of the following: 1. Designated Subjects CTE Teaching Credential (Preliminary or Clear) Business & Finance Industry Sector Requires: Typically 3 years of industry experience (1 year recent), or A combination of postsecondary education and industry experience. 2. Business and Industry Partnership Teacher Authorization (BIPT) For industry professionals entering teaching. Allows candidates to teach while completing required pedagogy and orientation. 3. Intern or Provisional Eligibility WAHS will consider candidates who are: Eligible for enrollment in a CTE intern program, or Actively pursuing a preliminary CTE credential with a county office or university. Clear Credential Expectation Candidates hired under preliminary or intern status must commit to completing a Commission-approved Clear CTE Credential program, including: Pedagogy Student learning theory Instructional methods Assessment and classroom management

Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for a California CTE credential in Business & Finance. Demonstrated experience or expertise in: Business, entrepreneurship, finance, or related industry. Ability to design instruction for students with diverse academic and learning needs. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Education, or related field and CTE Credential Prior secondary teaching or instructional experience. Experience with: Project-based learning Work-based learning programs Dual enrollment or college articulation Industry advisory boards or business partnerships. WISH Academy Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is an educator who: Believes that all students can learn when instruction is well-structured and supportive. Values real-world relevance as essential to student engagement. Is comfortable working across systems: K–12, community college, and industry. Sees entrepreneurship not just as content, but as a mindset of innovation, problem-solving, and leadership. Aligns with WISH Academy’s commitment to equity, belonging, and high expectations for every scholar.