Teacher, Middle School Math/Science

High Tech High•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

High Tech High (HTH) is seeking a Middle School Math/Science Teacher to join their team. This role involves integrating math and science subjects to foster deeper student understanding in a purposeful learning environment. Teachers at HTH are expected to design learning experiences aligned with the school's core principles: equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design. Responsibilities include designing and facilitating meaningful project-based work, creating inclusive learning environments, preparing lesson plans, assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting student progress. The teacher must be able to manage a classroom effectively and engage students with a project-based curriculum, guiding them to reach their academic potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential depending on assignment or Out-of-state teaching license.
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