Long - Term Substitute Teacher - Humanities

High Tech High; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Job summary

High Tech High International seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Humanities) to support student learning under the guidance of the School Director. The role involves creating engaging, project-based lessons, assessing progress, and maintaining an orderly learning environment.

Start mid-September through mid-December on a temporary, full-time basis. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a California K-12 teaching credential (or a permitting option such as a substitute permit).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A valid California K-12 teaching credential or permit (e.g., Substitute Permit or TPSL) may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and educate students under supervision.
• Assign homework, grade tests, and document progress.
• Deliver project-based instruction and engaging activities to meet learning goals.
• Create a positive learning environment that supports student growth and achievement.
• Assess student learning and adapt instruction to individual needs.
• Manage classroom routines and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California K-12 teaching credential

Job description

Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Humanities)

High Tech High International

Reports To: School Director

FLSA Classification: Certificated

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

Regular/Temporary: Temporary, Starts Mid-September - Mid-December

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

Application Opening: 7/28/26

Application Closing: 8/1/26

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.

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.