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Wake Christian Academy

Classroom Art Teacher

Wake Christian Academy, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Classroom Art Teacher Wake Christian Academy

Job Opening for 2026-2027 School Year

Starting at $42,000.00 per year

All teaching experience will increase the total amount of salary

Advance Degrees will increase the total salary amount

Job Goal The goal of the Art Teacher will be to develop in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression. To develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. The teacher’s goal is to impart in students the knowledge, wisdom, and information in a biblical manner. To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their spiritual, educational, and social development. The principal will evaluate this job's performance annually in accordance with the job description. There are also frequent evaluations and observations, both formal and informal, by the department head. Conferences are held with the principal after each formal observation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Creates and submits lessons that reflect a biblical worldview

Listens to children’s concerns/issues and applies biblical solutions

Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting

Understand the versatility of paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, under-painting, mono-printing

Understand a variety of “masters” techniques

Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art

Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, color theory, and art history

Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media techniques

Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities

Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment

Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports

Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records

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

Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees

Provides clear learning goals in line with WCA’s instructional standards

Evaluates students (formative and summative) based on the learning objectives with a variety of assessment tools

Implements research-based instructional methods and technology to enhance student’s engagement

Implements integration of technology and research in grade-level subjects in coordination with the computer personnel

Uses instructional time fully for students’ interaction with academic content

Maintains consistent communication with parents

Responds as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or e‑mail during the regular work week

Maintains accurate attendance and academic records

Teaches and tests higher-level thinking skills

Demonstrates skill for teaching students of all ability levels/learning styles

Demonstrates personal organization skills

Maintains an orderly, organized, and structured learning environment

Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the classroom

Attends required school meetings and functions

Is punctual and meets deadlines consistently

Administers discipline consistently

Handles classroom disruptions with empathy toward students; addresses the concern through biblical counsel, directing students to resolutions and appropriate consequences for growth and discipline

Demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) in personal and professional activities

Demonstrates an active concern for the development of Christian character among the students

Keeps certification current and participates in continuing education

Exhibits respectful, pleasant, and professional attitudes and conduct

Accepts and implements suggestions for improvement

Demonstrates professional support for the administration and board

Attendance is an essential job function

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

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