Elementary Teacher (5th Grade)
Hightechhigh · San Marcos, California
Posted about 2 months ago · $64,735 - $115,369
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Hightechhigh's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Hightechhigh's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hightechhigh
- high 101 stale, 3 reposted of 102 open
- Hiring momentum
- 122 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
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About this role
As a 5th Grade Elementary Teacher at High Tech High, you will design and facilitate project-based learning experiences that align with the school's principles of equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design. Your responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, grading assignments, and creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and academic growth. You will also identify and assist students facing challenges, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license
- Ability to manage classroom effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional administrative and organization skills
- Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Salary range is based on experience and education level, which may vary significantly.
- The role emphasizes project-based learning, which may require adaptability in teaching methods.
- The school has a strong focus on equity and personalization, which may influence curriculum design and classroom management.
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Listed by Hightechhigh on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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