Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
ABOUT: HOLLA School is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school sponsored by the Reynolds School District. Our foundational belief is ALL children are abundant, brilliant and creative. The HOLLA School mission is To cha…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Classroom Management, Art Instruction, Special Education Support
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Develop and implement a K-5 art curriculum that integrates diverse cultural histories and social justice themes. Facilitate a safe, inclusive studio environment while monitoring student progress through performance rubrics and portfolios.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and a valid Oregon Teaching License with a Charter Art endorsement. Candidates must have experience supporting neurodivergent students and a commitment to culturally sustaining pedagogical practices.
ABOUT:
HOLLA School is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school sponsored by the Reynolds School District. Our foundational belief is ALL children are abundant, brilliant and creative. The HOLLA School mission is To change the academic narratives of Black, Brown and Indigenous youth by honoring lived experiences, catalyzing genius and centering joy.
COMPENSATION:
Starting Salary for this position is determined by the HOLLA School Salary Schedule. This is a 0.8 FTE, exempt position. Salary is in addition to full medical, vision, and dental insurance, and PERS retirement benefit contributions (eligible immediately for current PERS participants, eligible six months after employment begins for new PERS participants). Additionally, teachers receive weekly professional development that can be counted towards licensure requirements for TSPC.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are searching for kind, innovative, passionate and creative teachers to join our school team! An ideal applicant will share philosophical beliefs that all children inherently possess abundance, brilliance and creativity. HOLLA School teachers will prepare lessons that are robust and based on HOLLA School’s identified instructional frameworks such as Gholdy Muhammad’s “Cultivating Genius” and the empirical evidence and research of Zaretta Hammond, “Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain”.
The Art Teacher facilitates a learning environment that honors the diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and artistic identities of all scholars. This role is responsible for delivering an art curriculum that integrates culturally specific art that enhances scholars’ understanding of and interaction with the classroom curriculum. The teacher will prioritize artistic expression, community storytelling, and collaborative projects.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
HOLLA School teachers understand the significant role of community and recognize that the school is a place where we want to encourage the presence of parents, guardians, volunteers and community partners. At HOLLA School, we approach teaching as an ever-evolving practice that requires new skills for varying reasons and for old skills to be adapted, changed or purged. We identify equity as an ongoing consciousness journey that requires continuous reflection, a cycle of inquiry and being able to give and receive feedback throughout the process of learning.
At HOLLA School, we want you to feel connected to your pivotal role as an educator and to also experience joy in your work. A HOLLA School teacher is a lifelong learner who inspires a love for learning in your scholars. Outstanding candidates embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, set learning goals not only for scholars but themselves, and embrace creativity and independence. HOLLA School teachers are sound practitioners with broad knowledge bases of how elementary children learn and are aware of current pedagogical shifts that include unpacking hidden or subconscious bias, and specific experience supporting and instructing children experiencing neurodivergence and/or ASD. Additionally, HOLLA School teachers are already trained in or willing to take necessary steps to learn the eight elements of SB-13, which is the Tribal History/Shared History curriculum created by Indigenous educators in the state of Oregon.
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Changing the narrative for black and brown kids through culturally responsive relationships
One size does not fit all. Each of our HOLLA mentors engage with students & schools in unique ways. We are not a program or a formula. Our mentors are working with students of various ages & backgrounds across the Portland area. Most work in one-on-one settings, although we do have several mentoring groups as well. We have partnered with I Have a Dream and Portland Leadership Foundation to provide mentors to students already engaged in their organizations. HOLLA also has two girls basketball programs to engage students in mentorship through basketball. Mentors come in all shapes & sizes. We have adult professionals who volunteer their time, as well as college students. Each mentor commits to seeing their student on a weekly basis, either during or after school. We currently have mentors engaged with students in Portland Public, David Douglas & Reynolds School Districts. Throughout the year we provide opportunities for exposure to careers & activities in our community.
Offices: 3435 NE Fremont St, Suite E, Portland, Oregon 97212, US
Changing the narrative for black and brown kids through culturally responsive relationships
One size does not fit all. Each of our HOLLA mentors engage with students & schools in unique ways. We are not a program or a formula. Our mentors are working with students of various ages & backgrounds across the Portland area. Most work in one-on-one settings, although we do have several mentoring groups as well. We have partnered with I Have a Dream and Portland Leadership Foundation to provide mentors to students already engaged in their organizations. HOLLA also has two girls basketball programs to engage students in mentorship through basketball. Mentors come in all shapes & sizes. We have adult professionals who volunteer their time, as well as college students. Each mentor commits to seeing their student on a weekly basis, either during or after school. We currently have mentors engaged with students in Portland Public, David Douglas & Reynolds School Districts. Throughout the year we provide opportunities for exposure to careers & activities in our community.
Offices: 3435 NE Fremont St, Suite E, Portland, Oregon 97212, US
