High School Art Teacher

Job Overview
The Part-Time High School Art Teacher inspires students to develop their God-given creativity through instruction in a variety of visual art disciplines while cultivating an appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. The teacher will provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction, foster a positive classroom environment, and encourage students to use their gifts in ways that honor God.

This is a one-year appointment for the 2026–2027 school year with the potential for continued employment based upon future staffing needs, organizational structure, and performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lessons across a variety of visual art disciplines, including two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.
• Instruct students in techniques such as drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, design, and other appropriate visual arts.
• Foster creativity, craftsmanship, critical thinking, and artistic growth in each student.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-equipped art classroom and responsibly manage materials and supplies.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback, grading, and communication with students and families.
• Display and celebrate student artwork throughout the school year.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, chapels, and other school activities as appropriate.
• Model Christlike character and actively support the mission and vision of Lighthouse Christian Academy.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Demonstrate a growing and mature relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Be actively involved in the life of a local Bible-believing church.
• Wholeheartedly affirm and support Lighthouse Christian Academy's Statement of Faith.
• Demonstrate competency across a variety of visual art disciplines and the ability to teach multiple media, including two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.
• Hold a bachelor's degree (Art, Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred).
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Teaching experience, art instruction experience, and Indiana teaching licensure are preferred but not required.

Additional Expectations

• A vibrant and maturing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to living out the Christian faith in daily life.
• Active membership in a local church and alignment with the school’s statement of faith.
• A passion for discipling students and helping them develop a biblical worldview.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Ability to Commute:

• Bloomington, IN 47403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomington, IN 47403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person