Visual/Performing Arts Teacher — Project-Based Mentorship

summitps; San Jose (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

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Summit Public Schools in California is seeking a Visual or Performing Art Teacher for SY26-27 who will mentor a consistent group of students and deliver project-based learning. The role emphasizes DEIB, requires a California teaching credential (or from another US state), and collaboration with a supportive leadership team across advisory, mentoring, and end-of-year performance goals.

Summit offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation, with starting salary $63,718 and progression

Qualifications

• Teaching credential required in CA or another US state.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Clear health and background check.
• Teaching experience in the subject is preferred.

Responsibilities

• See sample teacher schedules and daily routines.
• Teach high school project-time blocks and middle school blocks.
• Mentor groups daily and support student progress.
• Collaborate in weekly after-school meetings for development.

Skills

DEIB commitment

Mentoring

Project-based learning

Growth mindset

Education

Teaching Credential (CA or US state)

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Summit Public Schools in California is seeking a Visual or Performing Art Teacher for SY26-27 who will mentor a consistent group of students and deliver project-based learning. The role emphasizes DEIB, requires a California teaching credential (or from another US state), and collaboration with a supportive leadership team across advisory, mentoring, and end-of-year performance goals.

Summit offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation, with starting salary $63,718 and progression