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# Substitute Teacher at High Tech High

- **Company:** High Tech High
- **Location:** All Schools, CA
- **Compensation:** $24/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hightechhigh/37bcd28a-1499-4ffb-960d-e32ea8291f0b

## Job description

Substitute Teacher (26 - 27 School Year) We are consistently and actively hiring for Substitute positions.

High Tech High All Schools Eligibility Pool

Reports To: School Director FLSA Classification: Certificated Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt Regular/Temporary: Temporary Salary: Hourly $24.16/hour Application Open: 8/20/26 Application Closing: 6/1/27

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students.  HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

HTH seeks a Substitute Teacher to provide day-to-day teaching coverage.

## 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 include:

●      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

The ideal candidate would possess the following 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

This is an hourly position and does not include benefits. Could be contracted depending on the length of the assignment.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team

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.

Open until filled.

## 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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