Minister- K-12 Art Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Lake Mead Christian Ministries • Henderson, NV

21h

About The Position

Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) is seeking a K–12 Art Teacher for a long-term substitute position in the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) department at the Academy. Reporting to the Director of Visual & Performing Arts, the teacher creates long-range and daily lesson plans and delivers high-quality, standards-based instruction. The role advocates for visual and performing arts programming and creates an educational atmosphere that encourages student learning and supports the school and LMCM mission and core values.

The teacher provides art instruction for K–12 students, supports student artwork for displays and scheduled performances, administers visual and digital art curriculum, and contributes to fine, visual, and performing arts programming. The position requires cooperation with administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community, participation in professional development and assigned arts events, and maintaining safe, clean, organized, and functional art facilities.

The role also has stated spiritual expectations: the teacher is to acknowledge Christ as Savior, support LMCM’s mission and Statement of Faith, demonstrate Christian spiritual practices and character, maintain a Christ-centered home, and participate actively in an evangelical local church.

Requirements

• Three years of experience teaching K–12 art, graphic art, or in a fine arts field.
• Experience working in or supporting a K–12 setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the arts or education.
• ACSI certification, or willingness to work toward certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and ability to teach in an elementary visual art classroom, with a strong aptitude in performing and/or fine arts.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to guide learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.
• Ability to employ varied instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives and student needs.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of technology and how to use it to share, lead, and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to continued education and/or professional development.
• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and live as His disciple; support LMCM’s mission and Statement of Faith; demonstrate spiritual flourishing and the fruit of the Spirit; maintain a Christ-centered home; and attend and actively participate in an evangelical local church.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily art instruction for students Monday through Friday.
• Provide artwork for displays at scheduled performances on and off campus.
• Create, store, and distribute student artwork when necessary.
• Administer appropriate curriculum for K–12 visual and digital art.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student and staff academic performance and responsible behavior in the fine, visual, and performing arts.
• Ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, academically focused instructional environment.
• Develop and implement effective lesson instruction.
• Analyze student progress and provide appropriate instruction and guidance for improvement.
• Maintain a classroom management and discipline plan consistent with LMCM guidelines.
• Follow assessment regulations and guidelines.
• Help develop a school climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Work cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
• Integrate technology into visual and fine arts instruction as appropriate.
• Assist with coordinating and programming for elementary, middle, and high school arts and curricular strands.
• Participate in weekly professional development and other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain art facilities that support instruction and are attractive, functional, organized, clean, and safe, with attention to visual, acoustic, and thermal environments.
• Establish rapport with students, staff, community members, and ministry members.
• Participate in fine arts events scheduled or assigned by the Visual and Performing Arts Director.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by LMCM policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

• Ministry scholarship for LMCA and Lil’ Eagles tuition: for employees working a minimum of 20 hours weekly, a 20% scholarship, with an additional 5% for each additional year up to a maximum of 30%.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level