Lower School Art Specialist (PreK–5th grade)

Greater Atlanta Christian Schools•Atlanta, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier, independent, PreK-12th grade school located just outside metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, recognized for teaching quality, as well as exceptional arts and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of inspired, generous leaders. We are a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to caring for one another on a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, and our faith in the collective pursuit to Be Greater. The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man. The Lower School Art Specialist partners in the school’s mission to nurture the hearts, minds, and creative gifts of children in a Christ-centered learning environment. This educator provides developmentally appropriate, engaging visual arts instruction that cultivates creativity, skill, imagination, and artistic expression while integrating biblical truth, Christian character, and a biblical worldview. Through art education, students are encouraged to see themselves as image-bearers of God, called to create, reflect beauty, and glorify Him through their gifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Education, or related field
Experience working with young children in an educational setting
Understanding of child development and age-appropriate instruction
Strong classroom management skills
Creative, flexible, and collaborative
Organized, dependable, and reflective
Current Georgia teaching certificate
Christ-centered servant heart and passionate about Christian education
Warm, nurturing, and joyful presence with spiritual maturity
Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance.
Acknowledgment of agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Christian education and faith-based curriculum development and integrated arts or interdisciplinary learning
Personal commitment to Christian faith and alignment with the school’s statement of faith

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate visual arts curriculum grounded in excellence and creativity
Teach foundational artistic skills including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and design
Integrate biblical worldview concepts such as beauty, stewardship, creativity, purpose, and service into art instruction
Introduce students to art history and global cultures through a Christ-centered lens
Support interdisciplinary learning with classroom teachers and specialists
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
Model Christlike character in interactions with students, families, and colleagues
Encourage students to see creativity as a gift from God and art as a form of worship and expression
Foster gratitude, humility, service, and respect within the classroom community
Support the spiritual mission and values of the school in daily practice
Nurture each child’s confidence, imagination, and creative voice
Support fine motor development and artistic technique
Encourage perseverance, growth mindset, and joyful learning
Celebrate student work through exhibitions, chapel displays, and school showcases
Partner with teachers and administrators to support mission-aligned learning
Participate in chapel services, school events, and community activities
Communicate effectively and graciously with families
Contribute positively to a Christ-centered faculty culture
Organize and participate in the coordination of student art displays, school-wide att events
Manage art budget and steward art supplies and resources responsibly
Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom spaces
Assist with and lead art shows, school programs, worship services, and special events
Support school-wide creative and visual culture initiatives