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Teacher jobs in San Diego, CA
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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$25–$51/hr
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$73k
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skills, and achieve measurable results. We specialize in matching students with highly qualified educators, including certified teachers, subject matter experts, and education students completing their teaching credentia…
$40 - $50 per hour
Educational Partner (Tutor & Academic Mentor) At Whole Child Tutoring, we believe students thrive when they feel known, supported, and challenged. Our Educational Partners do more than help students complete assignments—…
California students. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to kindergarten to grade 12 students. We hire only the best-certified teachers and Subject Matter Experts or those completing their degree in Education an…
California students. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to kindergarten to grade 12 students. We hire only the best-certified teachers and Subject Matter Experts or those completing their degree in Education an…
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language ArtsInstructor! Are you passionate about language arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! **Pl…
Join Our AoPS Academy as a MathInstructor! Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! **Please note: The tea…
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language education and enjoys working with young learners in a supportive, structured classroom environment. ****Note: Substitute teacher will fill in when needed and possibly take on the main intructor role if the curre…
$22 - $28 per hour
fully employee-paid and not company-sponsored. 3. 401K JOB DUTIES: Working with groups of students (without the support of a teacher or school site staff); Prepare area to start tutoring session; May be responsible for p…
$18 - $20 per hour
available. Classes held weekdays, evenings and weekends. Must be available to work at least one weekend day. COMPENSATION Teacher pay rate is $18-20 per hour depending on experience. Free Gymboree Play & Music classes fo…
$55 - $105 per hour
General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative and interactive digital music production instructional sessions. Major Duties: Meets regular…
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What teachers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $52k–$65k |
| Mid level | $31–$40 | $64k–$83k |
| Senior | $38–$51 | $78k–$106k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Lead/Mentor Teacher
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Instructional Coach
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