Preuss Teachers Pool - Mathematics Teacher

Position Overview

Position title: Mathematics or Numerical Specialist Teacher

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $54,166-$109,666. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17 ().

Review timeline: 02/28/2026

Open date: January 26, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jan 25, 2027 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 UC San Diego is seeking qualified Mathematics teachers to join our applicant pool for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year. The Preuss School at UC San Diego () is a nationally recognized 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 students of diverse and under‑represented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School Mathematics teachers will provide instruction, encourage student progress, and manage the learning environment. They will teach content and skills in the subject matter, utilizing courses of study adopted by the California State Curriculum Standards as guidelines. They will adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.

They will establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive teacher/student relations, for example on the field, off‑site sessions, locker room supervision. They will promote an environment which respects and values students' ideas and ways of thinking. They will establish, maintain and support standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline for an orderly, productive learning environment.

They will use a variety of assessments to monitor and evaluate the learning progress of each student and to make instructional decisions.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree - Mathematics
• Current Single Subject CTC Credential in Mathematics, or the same teaching credential from other USA states.
• English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or Cross‑cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization from out‑of‑state.
• Minimum of one year teaching as a credential mathematics teacher.
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential (CTC) – Single Subject:
  Mathematics, or the same teaching credential from states that are members of the NASDTEC Interstate Reciprocity Agreements and have signed a reciprocity agreement with California, or a California Teaching Credential – Clear Cross‑cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization, or equivalent from out‑of‑state.
• Copy of Degree and Transcripts - Please include a copy of your transcripts to determine level of education.
• 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. (Optional)

• 3-5 required (contact information…