Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Math/Science) 2026 - 2027 School Year

Hightechhigh; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech High Middle Mesa seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Math/Science for the 2026-2027 school year. Under supervision, you will plan lessons, deliver project-based instruction, and maintain an engaging classroom that supports student learning.

The ideal candidate holds a California K-12 teaching credential, or TPSL/substitute permit, and demonstrates strong classroom management, collaboration with staff, and commitment to equity and personalized learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid California K-12 teaching credential or TPSL/substitute permit.
• Experience delivering project-based learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily lessons with project-based activities engaging students.
• Educate and assess students, assign homework and grade work.
• Create a learning environment aligned with High Tech High design principles.
• Track progress and support all learners toward academic goals.

Skills

Equity

Personalization

Authentic Work

Collaborative Design

Time management

Professionalism

Written communication

Verbal communication

Classroom management

Teaching strategies

Diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California K-12 credential or TPSL

Job description

Long - Term Substitute Teacher (Math/Science) 2026 - 2027 School Year

Position Details

• School: High Tech Middle Mesa
• Dates: End of August - End of November 2026-2027 School Year
• Reports To: School Director
• FLSA Classification: Certificated
• Full Time/Part Time Status: Full time, non-exempt
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Salary: Teacher Framework Step 1: $64,735.44
• Application Opening: 5/18/26
• Application Closing: 7/30/26

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

• 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

Ideal Candidate 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.