High Tech High · 2 months ago
9th Grade Humanities Teacher
Chula Vista, California
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $115K/yrHigh Tech High is an integrated network of charter schools in San Diego County, California, dedicated to innovative education. They are seeking a 9th Grade Humanities Teacher who will design and facilitate project-based learning experiences that foster student engagement and academic growth, while embodying the school's principles of equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license, in the subject desired to teach
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective)
AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective)
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective)
California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalSTRS) (mandatory)
403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective)
No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members
No cost Teacher Induction for certificated staff
Company
High Tech High
High Tech High was originally conceived by a group of about 40 civic and high tech industry leaders in San Diego.
Founded in 2000
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janie Griswold
Chief Learning Officer
Joanna Clark
Chief Operations Officer
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