Substitute Teacher
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Substitute Teacher
Reports To: School Director
FLSA Classification: Certificated
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Salary: Hourly $23.46/hour.
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!
HTH seeks a Substitute Teacher to provide day-to-day teaching coverage.
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
This is an hourly position and does not include benefits. Could be contracted depending on the length of the assignment.
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.
Open until filled.
As published by lever · 25 questions · 3 written answers
Basics
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?
Short answers (9)
- Name
- Phone
- Relationship
- Name
- Phone
- Relationship
- I am bilingual in the following language(s) (please put N/A if you are not bilingual):
Pick from a list (11)
- 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?
- Please indicate all subject areas you are qualified (or interested) to teach. optional
- Are you a current employee of HTH Schools? optional
- Are you requesting a Transfer to another school? optional
- Which school is your current location? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future? optional
Written answers (3)
- 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?
Attachments (2)
- CA Sub Permit/Teaching Credential optional
- Resume