Art Teacher

Rhema Christian School•Coraopolis, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Art teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual, creative, and spiritual development of our students. This is a part-time salaried position, three and a half days per week (Tuesday through Thursday, plus Friday mornings), teaching art to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in a dedicated art room. The schedule includes grade-level art classes for Kindergarten through 4th grade, combined 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade classes, a middle school art elective, lunch duty, and built-in planning periods. Our teacher will implement lessons and teach children with patience, creativity, and the love of God, will demonstrate a mature and vibrant relationship with God, and will be dedicated to the philosophy of Christian education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred
Teaching certification (PA or ACSI) preferred; willingness to pursue ACSI certification required
Active involvement in a local church
Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances, and PA Act 168 disclosure forms upon hire
A letter of reference from your pastor is to be submitted along with your resume
A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and a life that reflects strong Christian character and biblical values
Ability to plan and teach age-appropriate art instruction across a wide range of ages (Kindergarten through 8th grade), including combined-grade middle school classes
Superior communication and people skills
Personality traits that allow for a positive relational connection with children, parents, and staff
Organizational skills and flexibility, with the ability to handle change and multiple taskings
Passion for Christian education and the ability to inspire students of all ages
Whole-hearted agreement with the school's Tenets of Faith and Christian Philosophy of Education
Desire to work in the context of a Christian professional learning community
Proficiency with (or willingness to be trained in) classroom technology including Smart Board, Google Classroom, FACTS, and Curriculum Trak
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching art to elementary and/or middle school students preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the art instructor for Kindergarten through 8th grade, three and a half days per week
Teach a variety of media and foundational art concepts appropriate to each grade level, integrating a biblical worldview that reflects creativity as part of God's design
Design engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans tied to student outcomes
Teach a middle school art elective in addition to regular grade-level art classes
Serve a scheduled lunch duty on teaching days
Attend weekly chapel with students
Maintain a safe, orderly, and creative art room, including care of art supplies and materials
Display student artwork throughout the school and coordinate student art for school events and showcases
Assess student progress, maintain accurate grades and records, and provide timely feedback to students and parents
Supervise a weekly study hall and assist with additional school responsibilities as assigned
Build fruitful and mentoring relationships with students, parents, and staff
Serve as a member of a professional learning community
Maintain a professional appearance as an example to students
Maintain rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of students, staff, and personal communications at all times