Academy Lower School Art Teacher (K-5) Interim, November 2025 April 2026

Under general supervision instructs students grades K-5 in visual arts social behavioral and other educational skill areas.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Education. TN State licensure required.

Experience:2-3 years teaching experience in art preferred.

Qualifications:Demonstrates excellent personal art skills modeling the life of a Christian Artist reflecting the Creator Artist.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize an adopted course of study instructional program guidelines and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils including lectures demonstrations discussions and laboratory experiences
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using appropriate equipment materials books art materials etc.
• Provides instruction which infuses Gods Word
• Review analyze and evaluate the history background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities
• Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior using behavioral management strategies and techniques including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures
• Review analyze evaluate and report student academic social and emotional growth
• Counsel confer with and communicate with parents and administrators regarding student progress and in the interpretation of the educational program
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems and to enhance expanded academic social and emotional growth opportunities
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies materials equipment and learning aids
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties including curriculum and instructional development activities student supervision and consultation activities
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Work effectively with staff students and the public
• Work autonomously
• Organize tasks set priorities and meet deadlines manage multiple tasks

Job Related Skills:

• Knowledge of principles methods and current developments in the academic discipline.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned.
• Ability to advise instruct manage motivate and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students other educators and educational institution representatives and the general public in a professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.