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

High Tech High • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

High Tech Middle Mesa is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Math/Science for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary, full-time, non-exempt position will run from the end of August to the end of November. The teacher will report to the School Director and will be responsible for preparing lesson plans, educating students, assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. The role requires the ability to manage a classroom effectively and engage students with a project-based curriculum, creating a learning environment that fosters academic potential and meets High Tech High's learning goals. The position embodies High Tech High’s design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work, and Collaborative Design.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level