Preuss School K-12 Instructor - Choir

Position overview

Position title: Choir Teacher

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

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience (Step A1-E17).

03/11/2025 - 04/11/2025

Open date: April 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, May 4, 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: Friday, Apr 3, 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.

The Preuss School at UC San Diego 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 best practices in preparation of scholars of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School Physical Education teachers 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.

Teachers are focused on the attainment of the California Standards for the teaching profession: a) Engaging/supporting all students in learning; b) Creating/maintaining an effective environment; c) Understanding/organizing subject matter; d) Planning instruction; e) Designing learning experiences; f) Assessing student learning; g) Developing as professional.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) - Single Subject Physical Education, 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 - Please include a copy of your transcripts to determine level of education for salary column placement.
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please describe any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process
• Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
  
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