The Preuss School K-12 Instructor - English Teacher

Position overview

Position title : English Teacher

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $54,166-$109,666.

The posted UC academic salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / ix / docs / ix_sl26b_preuss_2020-2024_appendix-a1_ucsd-preuss-memorandum-appendix-a1-final.pdf

Application Window

Open date : August 25, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Monday, Aug 24, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http : / / preuss.ucsd.edu / ) is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of scholars of diverse and under represented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School the English teacher will provide instruction, encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment. Teach content and skills in subject matter, utilizing courses of study adopted by the California State Curriculum Standards as guidelines. Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive teacher / student relations. Promote an environment which respects and values students' ideas and ways of thinking. Establish, maintain and support standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline for an orderly, productive learning environment. Use a variety of assessments to monitor and evaluate the learning progress of each student and to make instructional decisions.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Required-Bachelor's Degree : English.
• Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject : English or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California
• English Learner (ELA / ELAS / CLAD / BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state.
• Minimum of one year teaching as a credentialed English teacher.
• Minimum of one year teaching students from low-income families and would serve as the family's first generation to graduate college.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject : English, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California,

English Learner (ELA / ELAS / CLAD / BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out-of-state.

(30-day Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential does not qualify)

Copy of Degree / Transcripts

Misc / Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualifications.

(Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04352

Help contact : mmccunney@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

San Diego, CA