Long - Term Substitute Teacher

High Tech High; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 58,261 - 71,208; Full time

Job summary

High Tech High in Chula Vista is seeking a Long - Term Substitute Teacher responsible for preparing engaging lesson plans and educating students in a project-based curriculum. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid California K-12 teaching credential.

Teachers will create daily lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide necessary resources to students facing challenges. This full-time, temporary role offers a competitive salary of $64,735.44.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid California K-12 teaching credential, including Substitute Permit.
• Effective management of classroom and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and educate students.
• Create engaging, project-based assignments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide support.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Teaching strategies

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid California K-12 teaching credential

Job description

Long - Term Substitute Teacher

High Tech Middle Chula Vista

Dates: 8/1/2026 - 12/17/26

Reports To: School Director

FLSA Classification: Certificated

Full Time/Part Time Status: Full time, non-exempt

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Salary: Teacher Framework (Step 1): $64,735.44

Application Opening: 6/8/2026

Application Closing: 7/31/2026

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.

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.