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Job Description:

The Art Teacher plans, prepares, and delivers lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. The Art Teacher is responsible for actively supporting the mission, vision, and promotion of Crown Point Christian School.

Qualifications:

• Must be a dedicated Christian as evidenced by church involvement, a Christian walk with the Lord, and an eagerness to demonstrate their faith.

• Passion to help children achieve their God-given potential

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university

• Indiana teaching license for the subject or grade level taught

Desirable Traits:

• Commitment to excellence in work

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong technology skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning

1. Develop lesson plans and objectives suitable to the needs of students to meet  the school’s desired student outcomes.

2. Plan thematic units to help students see wholeness and relevance in learning.

3. Incorporate various teaching strategies to match the learning styles of all students.

4. Discern and teach the Biblical principles that relate to the lesson content.

Teaching the Lesson

1. Organize class time well with activities that have a clear purpose and engage students' attention.

2. Give clear directions and organized explanations.

3. Use questions and explanations that promote clear thinking and awe in students.

4. Listen carefully to students’ ideas and apply them to the lesson.

5. Use gestures, body movement, and voice inflection effectively to generate interest and wonder in learning.

Classroom Management

1. Establish a climate of care and love for students.

2. Clearly define what is responsible Christian behavior for students.

3. Help students develop self-discipline through appropriate use of correcting, consequences, and counseling.

4. Organize time, space, procedures, and materials for effective, efficient learning.

Professional Conduct and Growth

1. Communicate with parents about student progress and needs.

2. Work constructively with colleagues to contribute ideas as well as listen to the ideas of others.

3. Maintain teacher certification and strive to advance your degree.

4. Articulate and integrate Christian faith into teaching and relationship with others.

Other Duties

1. Help facilitate all art activities at school including but not limited to Fine Arts Festival.

2. Submit art orders based on yearly budget.

3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal.

For More Information:

To learn more about our school, please visit crownpointchristian.org.

To Take the Next Step:

Submit a letter of interest and resume to eobrien@crownpointchristian.org.