Job Description
Are you an experienced, imaginative, and collaborative educator who believes in progressive education? Do you enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences, and being part of a diverse, supportive and talented community? If so, please consider joining our team at Tessellations. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Visual Arts Teacher to work with students at all grade levels. Successful applicants start Fall 2023. Competitive salary and full benefits available.
Tessellations is a progressive K-8 non-profit school for gifted learners based in Cupertino, CA. Our mission is to provide challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. At Tessellations, community is a core value, as it is the reason our small and mighty school was able to form and thrive despite the global pandemic. Our team consists of passionate, qualified and dedicated staff from diverse backgrounds and includes nationally renowned gifted experts. Our first year was online only. In our second year, we moved onto our beautiful campus and quadrupled in size, and we also added our Nature Campus. We’re in our third year with excellent staff and student retention, and extremely high family satisfaction. Next year we'll be moving again to a larger campus in order to house our growing population, and in Fall 2024 we will launch our high school.
If you join our team you will help us grow our program and continue designing and delivering a rich, immersive learning experience. You will be heard, respected, and celebrated for your talents and efforts. You will work with students who love to learn, engaged parents who are grateful for your work, and supportive colleagues that will help bring out your best.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, projects, and multimedia presentations, to meet the diverse needs of all students Kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Encourage and motivate students to participate in art class and pursue their interests in the visual arts.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes creativity and a love of visual arts.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate visual arts into the broader curriculum and support student learning.
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development as artists.
- Manage the materials in the art room, ensuring adequate supplies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and attendance.
- Attend professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in visual arts education.
- Create and foster a safe and supportive learning environment where all students feel heard.
- Implement lessons, activities, and instruction while adapting to students’ intellectual, physical, and social-emotional needs.
- Develop, create and implement a vertically aligned scope and sequence guided by the National Art Standards for Visual Arts and the California Arts Standards.
- Maintain organizational systems in physical and digital space.
- Regularly use and maintain documentation to gauge student learning and differentiate teaching.
- Attend staff meetings and actively engage with professional development opportunities.
- Prepare progress reports and report cards.
Requirements
- Prior elementary and middle school (or related) teaching experience
- Proficiency with technology (GSuite in particular)
- Passing a criminal background check upon hire
Bonus Points
- Experience teaching gifted learners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Social-emotional teaching experience
- Curriculum development experience
- Familiarity with and commitment to DEIJ issues
- Connection to nature
- Enthusiastic life-long learner
- Openness and flexibility in designing improved learning experiences
Compensation
Salary range: $77,000 - $110,000
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, holidays, and school breaks.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume. For more information about our school, visit http://www.tessellations.school.
Tessellations is an Equal Opportunity Employer — we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, or reproductive health decision making.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: One location