Preuss Teachers Pool - Spanish Teacher

About the role

The Preuss School UC San Diego is seeking qualified Spanish teachers to join our applicant pool for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School World Language Spanish 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.

Requirements

• Required-Bachelor's Degree: Foreign Language-Spanish.
• Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject Foreign Language: Spanish 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 Spanish teacher.
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students.

Qualifications

• Required-Bachelor's Degree: Foreign Language-Spanish.
• Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject Foreign Language: Spanish 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 Spanish teacher.
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject Foreign Language: Spanish, 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
• Evidence of Teaching - Please provide evidence of teaching, such as lesson plans, evaluations, and/or curriculum.
• Misc./Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualifications.

About the Preuss School UC San Diego

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 underrepresented backgrounds to access higher education.

Application Window

• Open date: January 26, 2026
• Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Monday, Jan 25, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.