.5 Art Teacher

Harmony Academy, Oregon's first school for adolescents in recovery from substance use disorders, seeks a skilled and passionate teacher to join our amazing staff. Harmony’s innovative program is youth-centered, and our team is collaborative, mission-focused, and supportive. Teachers enjoy small class sizes (15 or fewer students) and a collegial environment, as they help formerly disengaged youth find success in a public-school program that integrates recovery and education into community. Harmony Academy has open enrollment throughout the year, and a small population of unique students from all over the tri-county Portland area. Our mission is to provide a safe, sober, and supportive education for these youth in their early recovery, where they can develop the skills and strengths needed for personal, academic, vocational and community success.

We are seeking an art teacher to join our staff for thee 2024-25 school year. While the position is .5 FTE, it may be combined with another open position for a qualified candidate.

Minimum Requirements

· Current TSPC license, or

· Ability to become charter registered, and

· Subject area expertise, and

· At least two years of teaching in a school, and

· Experience working with marginalized or underserved youth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.70 - $30.95 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Oregon Teaching License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97223 (Required)

Work Location: In person