University of California San Diego

Preuss Teachers Pool - Spanish Teacher

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language - Spanish
  • Current California Teaching Credential in Spanish or equivalent
  • Authorization to teach English Learners
  • At least one year of experience as a credentialed Spanish teacher
  • At least one year of teaching experience with underserved populations

Responsibilities

  • Provide Spanish language instruction aligned with California State Curriculum Standards
  • Encourage and monitor student progress in language acquisition
  • Create challenging and relevant assignments for diverse learners
  • Foster a positive and respectful classroom environment
  • Utilize various assessments to evaluate student learning and inform instruction

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Supportive school culture valuing respect and diversity
  • Access to teaching resources and curriculum materials
  • Collaboration with a dedicated team of educators
Full Job Description
Position overview
Position title: Spanish 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 K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17 https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/docs/ix_sl26b_preuss_2020-2024_appendix-a1_ucsd-preuss-memorandum-appendix-a1-final.pdf

Review timeline: 02/28/2026
Application Window

Open date: January 26, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 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, 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.
Position description

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.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  1. Required-Bachelor's Degree: Foreign Language- Spanish.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Minimum of one year teaching as a credentialed Spanish teacher.
  5. Minimum of one year experience in teaching underserved students.

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 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.
    (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04429

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

San Diego, CA

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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