Family Church is a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida. Come join an enthusiastic team who loves serving the Lord while building His Kingdom!
School Age Art Teacher - 10-month position
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Art Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and art appreciation in students. The Art Teacher will have an understanding of art techniques, art history, and the principles of classical education, while connecting Christ to the curriculum. The successful candidate will work closely with the school to create a vibrant classical school culture. Our teachers are dedicated to shaping future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth.
Reports to: School Principal
Qualifications
- Evidence of strong Christian faith and values and acknowledgement of the School’s Statement of Faith and Staff Leadership Covenant.
- Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Art History, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Previous teaching experience, preferably in a classical education setting.
- Knowledge of Art curriculum and the ability to implement it.
- Ability to interact collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and Administration.
- Dedication to lifelong learning and professional growth in the field of art education and classical studies.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Must pass drug test and Level 2 background check.
Skills
- Excellent communication, both written and oral.
- Decision making.
- Commitment to school’s vision and mission.
- Classroom leadership.
- Organized.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Flexible.
- Teamwork.
- Able to get up and down from the floor or small chairs multiple times a day.
- Able to lift 25-50 pounds multiple times a day.
- Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.
- Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.
Responsibilities
- Teach knowledge and skills in art to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
- Teach students foundational skills in drawing, painting, and other traditional art forms using classical techniques and methods.
- Design projects that foster creativity and meet the students with varying intellectual abilities.
- Provide a variety of learning experiences so that students demonstrate skills and concepts learned through displays, portfolios, and a variety of mediums.
- Write lesson plans that meet the goals as set forth by Administration.
- Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by Administration.
- Provide a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Participate in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.
- Complete all in-service hours on time.
- Turn in all required paperwork on time.
- Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-school activities.
- Maintain appropriate records for students.
- Establish and maintain standards for acceptable student behavior using appropriate techniques.
- Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, share expertise with others.
- All other duties as assigned.
Full-time Employee Benefits
- Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.
- Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
- Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.
- Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.
- Two weeks of school assigned vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Child enrollment tuition benefit.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
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