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# Aftercare - Expanded Learning Assistant at High Tech High

- **Company:** High Tech High
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $21–$25/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh/1229a8bb-adff-452b-bb63-eae8a1743580

## Job description

Aftercare - Expanded Learning Assistant High Tech Middle Mesa Campus

Reports To: Aftercare Coordinator/ Director FLSA Classification: Hourly Classified Full Time/Part Time Status: Part-Time, non-exempt Regular Framework: Hourly Pay Range:  Step1, Hourly Framework. Range: $20.60 -$25.11. Salary is commensurate with verified experience. Benefits: This position does not qualify for benefits Application Opening Date: 8/1/26 Application Closing Date: 9/30/26

Summary

The after-school program is an important element of the school day experience. Our Expanded Learning Assistants play unique roles as mentors, tutors, activity leaders, and sports coaches. In addition to providing a safe and quiet place for students to study or receive extra tutoring, our program also offers enrichment opportunities during our regularly school year afterschool programming.

## About High Tech High

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High (“HTH”) opened in September 2000 as a small public project-based charter school with plans to serve approximately 450students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four San Diego County campuses (Point Loma, Clairemont, North County, and Chula Vista). The HTH organization also includes a comprehensive adult learning environment including a Teacher Credentialing Program and the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, offering professional development opportunities serving national and international educators. This position is in-person and on-campus.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise school-aged children indoors and outdoors
- Maintain an orderly, safe, and organized environment for the students
- Take attendance to ensure that all students are accounted for
- Plan, develop and run engaging student activities
- Assist students with virtual learning activities and homework assignments
- Understand and implement emergency procedures, including safety protocols
- Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience working with students
- Ability to work well with school-aged students
- Comfortable leading enrichment activities with students Inform and communicate effectively
- Ability to work with diverse populations

Clearances:

Tuberculosis Clearance and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance criminal records summary

Working Conditions Environment: Indoor and outdoor setting

Physical Abilities:

● Sitting or standing for extended periods of time ● Hearing and speaking to communicate and exchange information ● Seeing to observe accuracy of reports and documents ● Dexterity of hand and finger to operate office equipment ● Bending at the waist, kneeling , and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and other items as needed.

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

## About High Tech High

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: High Tech High is a network of 16 public charter schools in San Diego County that uses a project-based, equity-focused approach to educate K-12 students.
- **Entity Type**: Non-profit charter management organization (publicly funded, not a traditional private or public company)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators (individual names not publicly listed)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Education (K-12 public charter schools, teacher credentialing, graduate education)
- Target customers: Students in grades K-12 and their families (primarily in San Diego County); also educators seeking certification and professional development
- Mission or purpose statement: “High Tech High is an equity project. Teachers work to address inequities and help students reach their full potential.” The organization is guided by four design principles: Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work, and Collaborative Design.

## Products & Services
- **K-12 Schools**: 16 schools across four campuses (5 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools) serving approximately 6,350 students. Admissions are via a zip code-based lottery to create diverse, integrated schools.
- **Teacher Credentialing Program**: A District Intern Program and Teacher Induction Program that allows individuals to earn a California teaching credential while teaching.
- **High Tech High Graduate School of Education**: Offers professional development and advanced degrees for educators, both nationally and internationally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public charter school organization)
- **Key Metric**: Serves approximately 6,350 students across 16 schools (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Authorized by two charter authorizers: San Diego Unified School District (Point Loma schools) and California Department of Education Statewide Benefit Charter (other campuses). No external investors; funded through public education funding.
- **Growth Signals**: The network has expanded from 1 school (2000) to 16 schools serving K-12. The organization also includes a Graduate School of Education, indicating ongoing institutional growth. Hiring primarily occurs December–May, with “Hiring Bonanzas” for teachers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Project-Based Learning Model**: Curriculum integrates hands-on projects, fieldwork, internships, and community partnerships, creating authentic, real-world connections.
- **Teacher-Driven Culture**: Teachers collaboratively design curriculum, lead professional development, and participate in hiring, giving them significant autonomy and ownership.
- **Equity Focus**: Intentionally diverse schools via zip code lottery, no academic tracking, and a strong emphasis on college access and completion.
- **Comprehensive Adult Learning**: The teacher credentialing program and graduate school allow HTH to “grow” its own educators and attract mission-aligned talent.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities: Continuing to deepen project-based learning, strengthening equity practices, and expanding professional development offerings. The organization is also focused on recruiting and retaining qualified, credentialed educators who align with the design principles.
- Growth direction: Primarily internal growth through existing school network and adult learning programs; no plans for rapid expansion outside San Diego County indicated.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, teacher-driven environment where educators have freedom to design curriculum. Emphasis on authentic work, student-centered learning, and professional growth.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: On-site at school locations; teachers work 188 days per year (August–June) with 22 semi-monthly pay periods. Hourly employees use a biometric timeclock system.
- **Notable Perks**: Professional development including “New Teacher Odyssey” in early August, credentialing support (District Intern Program), and a clear compensation framework based on experience and degrees. Benefits normal for public school employees.
- **Engineering Culture**: Not applicable (education-focused, not tech). However, the organization values collaboration, innovation, and project-based design.
- **Important Notes**: Must hold a California teaching credential for certificated positions. Does not sponsor H1-B visas. Background check required.

## Sources
1. [hightechhigh.org/hr/working](https://www.hightechhigh.org/hr/working/)
2. [hightechhigh.org/about](https://www.hightechhigh.org/about/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh](https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh)
4. [hightechhigh.org/about/join-our-team](https://www.hightechhigh.org/about/join-our-team/)

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