Art Teacher - Part Time at Helios School

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The mission of Helios School is to provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students and their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others. Helios School students develop... - a life-long love of learning that is internally motivated and self-directed - academic skills and self-discipline - a positive sense of self - respect and empathy for others ...to thrive in and contribute to a dynamic, interconnected world.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Helios is an innovative, independent school community for gifted learners in grades K-8 based on the San Francisco Peninsula in Sunnyvale, CA. Our faculty members collaborate to create and continuously improve an exceptional program tailored to the needs of our gifted population. This program is distinctive in the way it weaves together interdisciplinary project-based learning, placement-based mathematics, social-emotional learning, opportunities for students to direct their own learning, and connection to issues in the wider world. Helios enrolls 180 students and is deeply committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student community. We boast a happy, committed faculty that enjoys teaching in a collaborative environment where they are respected and empowered. Helios teachers are professionals of high caliber who are creative, innovative, and have a growth mind-set. They are experienced in progressive/ constructivist education and understand that the best education starts with the child. Helios is seeking an art teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates should possess a strong educational background in art, a dynamic approach to teaching art with hands-on teaching experience, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to traditionally underrepresented groups and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable hiring process. Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF to careers@heliosschool.org. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that meet curriculum standards; Teach students the fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms; Assess and evaluate students' progress through projects and assignments; Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their artistic skills; Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment; Prepare and organize art materials and supplies for less

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