Substitute Teacher

We are seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide day-to-day teaching coverage at High Tech Elementary Mesa.

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.

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

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

Salary: $23.46 per hour

This is an hourly position and does not include benefits.