Art Teacher; Grades 5th - 12th

Position: Art Teacher (Grades 5th - 12th)
Location: Whitestown

Position:
Art Teacher (Upper School)

Reports to:

Upper School Principal

Primary Responsibility:

Providing daily instruction in the following areas: 5/6 specials, 7/8 art, Intro. to 2-D and 3D art, Advanced 2D and 3D art, and AP Art, to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS). This includes preparing students in the transition process to a career or post-secondary education.

Each teacher should have a complete understanding of the social, emotional, physical, and, most importantly, spiritual changes that will occur during these years.

Position Goal:

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School's mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

Educational and Experience Requirements:

* Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School's statement of faith and mission statements.

* A bachelor's degree in the content area is required, and an ACSI teaching certification is preferred.

* Candidates should demonstrate a successful career in teaching the subject area in an academic setting.

* The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.

* Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities.

* In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

* The teacher has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education.

* The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.

* The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.

* The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.

* As a teacher at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, participation in weekly chapels, and other religious duties.

* At TPCS, your role as a teacher involves a pastoral element where, through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith.

* You must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Instructional Responsibilities:

* Responsible for working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic and most importantly spiritual growth.

* Meet and successfully instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.

* Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the available resources.

* Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

* Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources.

* Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Evaluate student progress and enter scores in FACTS SIS on a regular basis as requested by the building principal.

* Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.

* Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

* Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources.

* Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning student's academic and behavioral progress.

* Collaborate with colleagues to discuss results of assessments and strategies for individual and school-wide academic improvement.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

* Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline.

* Prepare weekly and unit lesson plans and submit to the appropriate principal as required.

* Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.

* Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles.

Professional Responsibilities:

* Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.

* Acquire and maintain ACSI certification within the first year of employment.

* Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings.

* Attend New Staff Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate.

* Attend appropriate…