The Preuss School Substitute Teachers Pool

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preuss School at UC San Diego is seeking daily substitute teachers to support a rigorous college-prep program in San Diego, CA. Under the Vice Principal, you will deliver instruction when needed, monitor student progress, and adapt lessons to maintain an engaging classroom environment.

Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in K-12 subjects and a CA 30-day Emergency Substitute Credential, with at least two years of experience working with underserved students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in K-12 educational subjects.
• Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – 30-day Emergency Substitute Credential.
• 2 years of experience working with underserved student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction under the direction of the Vice Principal in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Encourage student progress and manage the learning environment.
• Adapt course material to develop relevant sequential assignments that challenge students.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Education

CA Teaching Credential

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Preuss Substitute Teacher

Salary range: $300/day

Review timeline: 08/28/2026 - 09/18/2026.

Application Window

Open date: September 14, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Sep 13, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

K-12 Daily Substitute Teacher Rate: $300/day.

Several Substitute Teacher positions available for hire.

The Preuss School at UC San Diego is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college-prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop best practices in the preparation of underserved scholars for college admission.

Under direction of the Vice Principal, in the absence of the classroom teacher, provide instruction, encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment. Demonstrate professional practices in teaching, using course of study provided by the regular classroom teacher. Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students. Encourage students to think independently and express original ideas.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in K-12 educational subjects.
• Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – 30-day Emergency Substitute Credential.
• 2-year experience working with underserved student population.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Teaching Credential - Daily Substitute Teacher: CA 30-day Emergency Substitute Credential.
• Misc./Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualification. (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be contacted prior to job offer should the candidate is selected by the recruitment committee for hire.

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

San Diego, CA