Part-Time Helix First Teacher (3/6 appointment) at Helix Charter High School

About the Employer

Helix Charter High School is a comprehensive high school, located in La Mesa, California, a suburb of San Diego. Helix has served its community as a traditional public high school from 1951 - 1996, then as a public charter school from 1998 to present. Helix was the first public comprehensive high school in California to convert to a charter high school, and while much about the educational program has changed to best serve the student population, the tradition of the school has remained. Helix boasts a history of academic excellence; outstanding arts, athletics, and activities; and it continues to serve as a community school, while welcoming those in the surrounding areas through its charter status. A STRONG MISSION Helix Charter High School provides a comprehensive education that prepares all students to graduate college-ready and equipped to reach their personal and academic potential. A CLEAR VISION In a college preparatory environment, Helix Charter High School strives to close the achievement gap through effective collaboration and innovative practices. OUR MAIN PURPOSE Our Main Purpose is to provide students with powerful learning experiences that help them gain the knowledge, skills, and insights that enable our students to make connections that transform their relationship to self, others, and the world. TITLE IX NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Helix prohibits sex discrimination including sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the Title IX Coordinator, Helix’s Title IX notice of nondiscrimination, and additional information regarding your rights under Title IX are available on the Helix website at: www.helixcharter.net/titleix

Job Summary

Job Summary

We created the Helix First program as a way of helping our incoming students make a successful transition from middle school to high school. Our students come from a variety of schools and environments, so we've found that this program gives students a strong Helix-based foundation and prepares them both academically and socially for high school. Freshman will be in this class all year long, every other day. On the other days, they go to Xcel, where they work in pods, do school work and get one-on-one help from our team of academic coaches. In Helix First, they will switch teachers and units each semester, providing them with a different classroom experience and set of tools. They learn the basics, like Helix terminology, how to use the online system Canvas and where things are located on campus. As they progress through the year, they learn how to set goals, pick courses and even start thinking about career pathways and applying to college. Students leave the course with an increased desire to succeed, improved academic reading and writing skills and better study habits. We also have peer mentors that support this program. Upper class students serve as aids for freshmen. They help teach lessons to the class, help students with their work and serve as positive role models. These students also earn community service for helping out in the classrooms. Helix First is an A-G approved course, which means it is recognized by the UC and Cal State systems.

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