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Long - Term Substitute Teacher - Humanities

High Tech High·San Diego, California

$67,525 - $67,525/yr·Contract·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering engaging, project-based lesson plans while maintaining a supportive learning environment. They must also grade assignments, document student progress, and identify students in need of additional resources.

Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Humanities) High Tech High Mesa Reports To

  • School
  • Director
  • FLSA
  • Classification:
  • Certificated
  • Full
  • Time/Part
  • Time
  • Status:
  • Full time, non-exempt
  • Regular/Temporary:
  • Temporary,
  • Starts
  • August 7, 2026
  • Salary:
  • Teacher
  • Framework (Step 1): $67,525.48
  • Application
  • Opening: 8/5/26
  • Application
  • Closing: 8/19/26 Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team! JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision and guidance of the School Director, Teachers are responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students. Their duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to command their classroom and reach students with an engaging project-based curriculum. Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and accomplish the learning goals of High Tech High.
  • Duties include: ● Embodies High Tech High’s design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions ● Creates daily lesson plans with project-based assignments that are engaging, educational and exciting for the kids ● Plans, prepares and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences ● Incorporates goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life. ● Achieves school and course-wide performance goals for every student in class ● Grades assignments and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing ● Identifies students who are struggling with learning, emotional problems, or situations at home, and finds them the resources they need
  • The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ● Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others ● Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability at all times ● Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills ● Exceptional administrative and organization skills ● Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods ● Ability to incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to student’s lives ● Critical thinking skills ● Ability to manage diversity EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ● Bachelor's Degree ● A valid California K-12 teaching credential. This may include a 30-day Substitute Permit or a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL).
  • SALARY &
  • Benefits
  • Temporary assignment: If 12 weeks or more, then benefits and a pro-rated salary to commensurate with the shorter contract period. If under 12 weeks, then hourly no benefits. APPLY TODAY! If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!
  • To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. \n

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid California K-12 teaching credential, such as a 30-day Substitute Permit or a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave. Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills are required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication skills
  • Grading
  • Critical thinking
  • Administrative skills
  • Organization skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Project-based learning
  • Diversity management

Benefits

  • Health insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$67,525 - $67,525/yr
Location
San Diego, California
Posted
Jun 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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