9th-12th Grade Art Teacher at High Tech High in Chula Vista, CA

Art Teacher (9TH- 12th Grade)

Reports To: School Director

FLSA Classification: Certificated, 188-day

Full Time/Part Time Status: full time, exempt

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary: Teacher Framework (Steps 1-29) Range: $64,735.44 - $115,369.76. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.

Application Opening: 6/25/26

Application Closing: 7/31/26

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, 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

● Valid California Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license, in subject desired to teach

BENEFITS

HTH offers:

* 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; and

* No cost Teacher Induction for certificated staff

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performance typically in school settings include offices, classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeteria, auditoriums, and recreational areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly walking and standing; occasionally stooping, lifting up to approximately 20 pounds. Lifting of items weighing up to 30 pounds and other physical activities may be required infrequently.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended work schedules will be necessary.

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The school office environment noise level is typically low to moderate, but occasionally high depending on student activities. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to communicable illnesses due to daily personal and close contact with students and staff.

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.