Personal Qualifications

Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It is our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day.

· Active members of a local church

· Lead a consistent lifestyle of biblical integrity

· Support the mission of Grace Christian Academy and Grace Baptist Church

· Support the leadership of Grace Christian Academy and Grace Baptist Church

· Affirm The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 - HERE

· Affirm The Nashville Statement on Marriage and Sexuality - HERE

Professional Qualifications

Desirable candidates should have the following background or comparable experience:

● Minimum three years teaching the content area

● Advanced degree preferred

● High level of emotional intelligence

● Exceptional oral and written communication skills

● Experience integrating technology into the curriculum

● Ability to engage parents as partners in the student’s educational experience

● A history of continued growth and development as an educator

● A history of effective collaboration with colleagues

● Desire to interact with students outside of the classroom (e.g. coaching, clubs, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

· Teach Introductory, Honors and Advanced Placement Visual Art courses

· Discern appropriate topics and projects that support GCA’s mission

· Create lessons centered around a Christian worldview

· Devise lesson plans that follow GCA’s Curriculum and Instruction Standards and Course Maps

· Understands and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art

· Demonstrate and teach skills in drawing, painting, and ceramics

· Teach a well-rounded visual art curriculum

· Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings

· Facilitate discussions for peer review and analysis of art projects

· Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community

· Facilitate opportunities for students to enter art competitions outside of school

· Requisition supplies for projects

· Ability to hold students to a clearly articulated standard of performance

· Experiment with different teaching methods

· Differentiate instruction for students with learning challenges

· Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes safe learning

· Utilize Google Classroom software for instruction/resources

· Update grades and lesson plans in FACTS/Renweb

· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

Additional information can be obtained from our website: www.gcarams.org.