Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Humanities)
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Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Humanities)
High Tech High - Point Loma
Dates: Mid October - End of March
Reports To: School Director
FLSA Classification: Certificated
Full Time/Part Time Status: Full time, non-exempt
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Salary: Teacher Framework (Step 1): $67,525.48
Application Opening: 9/24/2026
Application Closing: 10/15/2026
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:
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.
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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, What is your age range?, I identify my ethnicity asSelect all that apply, What gender do you identify as?
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- I am bilingual in the following language(s) (please put N/A if you are not bilingual):
- Name of Local Education Agency (school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school ):
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- If you have more than 5 Local Education Agencies you have worked for, please list the remaining here with Name, Address, Email, Phone, & Fax:
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- I authorize High Tech High to contact my listed references for the purpose of verifying the information provided on my application. optional
- I authorize High Tech High to contact my listed references for the purpose of verifying the information provided on my application. optional
- I authorize High Tech High to contact my listed references for the purpose of verifying the information provided on my application. optional
- HTH does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ethnic group identification, immigration status or citizenship, race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, religious affiliation, creed, mental or physical disability, age, parental, family, marital status, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment, admission, or educational program or activities. Additional information, including the unlawful harassment policy and complaint procedures for persons alleging discrimination on basis of any of the protected classifications can be viewed here: https://www.hightechhigh.org/handbook/ Compliance Officer Contact Information: Colleen Green, HTH Compliance Officer, 2861 Womble Road, San Diego, CA 92106 optional
- I understand that this position is an in-person opportunity and that I will be required to report to the school site. optional
- Do you have a State of California Teaching credential?
- How many years of experience do you have as a teacher?
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury, or a conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, including "expungement" granted pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4. (Note: Exclude convictions related to the use of marijuana that are over two years old). California Labor Code section 432.8 prohibition on asking about marijuana convictions does not apply to Health and Safety Code section 11359 (possession of marijuana for sale) and Health and Safety Code section 11378 (possession of a specific controlled substance). These convictions must be disclosed. optional
- Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from any position? optional
- My submission of this on-line application authorizes the school to conduct a background investigation and authorizes release of information in connection with my application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release the school district/County Office and reference source from any liability in connection with its release or use. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release the school district/County Office and reference source (except in relation to prior contractual agreements, public policy, legal/labor/education code, former employers and their agents or employees, as provided by law) from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: the local law enforcement agencies, information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange or either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions are maintained, information from the California or other State Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit and any locality to which they may refer for release of information to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving me. optional
- Furthermore, I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office. optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future? optional
- This form must be completed for your application to move forward through the process. Per Assembly Bill No. 2534, (1) A person applying for a certificated position at a school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school shall provide that prospective employer with a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and state special school that the applicant has previously been an employee of. A form will be sent to inquire with each school district, county office of education, charter school, and state special school that previously employed the applicant, as disclosed pursuant to paragraph (1), as to whether the applicant, while previously employed by the local educational agency, was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 44932, that were required to be reported to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. optional
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- We know you have many choices as an educator. Why High Tech High?
- What experience do you have in Project-based Learning (PBL), if any?
- What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings?
- If "Yes," list all convictions including, but not limited to convictions for "driving under the influence," and convictions for sex and/or drug offenses listed in California Education Code Sections 44010 and 44011, except for convictions related to marijuana if it is more than two years after the date of the conviction. Include any serious or violent felony conviction in any state or jurisdiction as enumerated in California Penal Code sections 667.6(c) and 1192.7(c). optional
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