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Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister- K-12 Art Teacher

Job Type: Long-Term Substitute

Department: Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA)- Academy

Reports to: Director of Visual & Performing Arts

Job Summary: K-12th grade Art teachers will create long-range and daily lesson plans to implement high-quality, standards-based instruction for all students and be an advocate for all visual and performing arts programming. Teachers will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports the school and LMCM mission and core values.

Required Spiritual Qualities:

• Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple.
• Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through community involvement.
• Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others.
• Believes the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God.
• Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith.
• Shows evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in interacting with people
• Has a Christ-centered home.
• Attends and actively participates in an evangelical local church.

Essential Job Functions:

Specific Performance Responsibilities

• Provides daily art instruction for students Monday-Friday
• Provides artwork for displays at any scheduled performances both on and off campus
• Creates, stores, and distributes student artwork when necessary

General Performance Responsibilities

• Administers appropriate curriculum for K-12th Visual & Digital Art
• Promotes high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic performance and responsible behavior in the fine, visual, and performing arts.
• Ensures the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment
• Creates and maintains a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment
• Develops and implements the components of effective lesson instruction
• Analyzes student progress and provides appropriate instruction and guidance for improvement
• Provides a classroom management/discipline plan that follows the guidelines provided by LMCM
• Ensures assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times
• Develops a school climate that promotes positive learning conditions
• Works cooperatively and collectively with administrators, staff, parents, and the community
• Integrates technology into the instructional program appropriate for visual and fine arts
• Assists in coordinating and programming for elementary, middle, and high school and within the curricular strands of fine, visual, and performing arts
• Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, such as weekly professional development, and other duties as assigned
• Ensures the art facilities support instruction and are attractive, functional, organized, clean, and safe, with proper attention to visual, acoustic, and thermal environments.
• Establishes rapport with student/staff/community/ministry members.
• Participates in all fine arts events scheduled or assigned by the Visual and Performing Arts Director

Skill & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction 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
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and objectives
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all students
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by LMCM policy
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Maintains and improves professional competence
• Is knowledgeable with technology and how to leverage it to share, lead, and communicate effectively

Experience/Knowledge:

• Three (3) years of experience teaching in K-12 art, graphic art, or fine arts field
• Worked/Supported a K-12 setting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the Arts or Education
• ACSI certification or willing to work towards certification
• Commitment to Continued Education and/or Professional Development

Compensation*: $20/hour

Benefits:

Ministry Scholarship for LMCA and Lil’ Eagles tuition; Reductions - Minimum of 20 hours of employment weekly, 20% scholarship, additional years 5% until max of 30%