Part-Time Visual Art Teacher

Position Summary:

The Art Teacher will inspire and equip students to explore their God-given creativity through visual arts while integrating biblical principles into instruction. This role involves designing engaging, age-appropriate art lessons that develop technical skills, encourage creative expression, and foster an appreciation for artistic beauty as a reflection of God’s creation. The teacher will maintain a Christ-centered classroom environment, model Christian character, and nurture students’ spiritual, academic, and artistic growth. Collaboration with colleagues, communication with parents, and participation in school activities are essential to supporting the school’s mission and community.

CDA Mission Statement:

The mission of Coram Deo Academy is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God.

Spiritual Requirements:

Coram Deo Academy hires individuals that profess the historic Christian faith. The Nicene Creed describes the minimum understanding of and subscription to Christian belief required of employees of the Academy. Every employee must also profess to be a Christian believer and subscribe to this statement. As evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in their lives, Coram Deo Academy expects all employees to be actively involved in a local church here their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy’s mission and statement of faith.

Essential Job Functions:

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history,
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
• Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting
• Understand a variety of “masters” techniques
• Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

Instructional Expectations:

• Display the love of Christ and encourage students in developing a relationship with Him
• Demonstrate Christian love, faith, truthfulness, and virtue in all facets of life and teaching
• Establish a Biblical understanding of authority and commit to Biblical peacemaking
• Focus on the heart when training, instructing, and disciplining children
• Work to build the school community toward a love of Christ and one another
• Teach students using Christian principles through classical philosophy and pedagogy
• Create a vibrant learning atmosphere that fosters wonder and joyful engagement
• Lead students through meaningful learning activities in alignment with the CDA Curriculum

Administrative Expectations:

• Create lesson plans using the principles from The Seven Laws of Teaching as a guide
• Prepare classroom coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts
• Communicate regularly with administration and parents, responding in a timely manner
• Establish a collaborative relationship with CDA parents using the University-Model TM approach
• Record and maintain accurate student attendance
• Post assignments and grades according to school policies and practices
• Evaluate and grade class work and assignments
• Observe and manage student behavior and performance
• Actively participate in faculty meetings and district meetings
• Complete CDA's Teacher Certification Program per policy and pursue additional continuing education requirements
• Perform additional administrative/other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Exhibit the gifting and desire necessary to teach in the requested discipline or grade level
• Utilize effective oral and written communication skills in collaboration with parents and staff
• Collaborate effectively with faculty members within grade level or department
• Demonstrate patience and humility in stressful situations, good listening skills, and strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of child development with a focus on the age being taught
• Prompt and timely attendance, modest attire, appropriate social media presence
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Possess the technological ability to utilize online platforms to teach classes remotely with a computer and at-home wi-fi

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Knowledge of children required
• Knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model preferred
• Love of learning and commitment to continued personal growth