What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Support Teacher position at High Tech High?
Academic Support Teacher
High Tech High Mesa Campus
Reports To: School Director
FLSA Classification: Certificated
Full Time/Part Time Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary: AES Framework (Step 1-2): $25.46 - $27.67 per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Open: 5/26/26
Application Closing: 6/30/26
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!
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision and guidance of the School Director, Academic Support Teachers (AST) provide individualized and small group instruction to assist and empower students to achieve academic success. Academic Support Teachers provide targeted tutoring support to students who need extra support with a content area. Academic Support Teachers help students fulfill their academic potential through guided, direct instruction. Duties might include floating between classrooms as needed in order to create and maintain a learning environment that supports students in accomplishing the learning goals of High Tech High. Academic Support Teachers have the ability to substitute for classroom teachers.
Duties include:
● Embodies High Tech High’s design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions
● Ensures coverage of teachers who are not available
● Assists in the delivery of instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
● Assists with 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 organization skills
● Knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
● Critical thinking skills
● Ability to manage diversity
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor's Degree
● Valid California Multiple Subjects, Single Subject or Education Specialist Teaching Credential with EL Authorization (Individuals holding an out-of-state credential will be referred to the Credentialing Office for assistance)
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.
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Salary : $25 - $28