Deep-Dive VPA Teacher: Project-Based Arts Mentor

summitps; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

12 paid holidays

3 weeks organization-wide closures

Health, dental, vision plans at 25% of

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Summit Public Schools is seeking a Visual or Performing Art Teacher for SY26-27 in California. You will teach project-based art, mentor students, and collaborate with mission-aligned colleagues.

The role emphasizes DEIB, professional development, and a commitment to an equitable learning environment. The position requires a California teaching credential, a Bachelor’s degree, and a strong foundation in deep learning pedagogy.

Qualifications

• DEIB commitment embedded in daily practices, interactions, and decisions.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills across grade-level and content teams.
• Experience with project-based or deep learning approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 90-minute blocks in high school or four 55-minute blocks in middle school during Project Time.
• Mentor a small group of mentees daily and support their habits of success.
• Facilitate Self-Directed Learning time and daily literacy or math interventions.
• Participate in all-faculty after-school meetings for collaboration and professional development.

Skills

DEIB commitment

Mentoring

Project-based learning

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching Credential (CA or US state)

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Education (preferred)

Job description

Summit Public Schools is seeking a Visual or Performing Art Teacher for SY26-27 in California. You will teach project-based art, mentor students, and collaborate with mission-aligned colleagues.

The role emphasizes DEIB, professional development, and a commitment to an equitable learning environment. The position requires a California teaching credential, a Bachelor’s degree, and a strong foundation in deep learning pedagogy.