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Job Description: Upper School Art Teacher (2025-2026)
Grove Christian School is a Christ-centered environment that integrates education with biblical faith. Our school, located in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a passionate Art Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. With an enrollment of over 450 students from preschool through high school, we are committed to nurturing servant leaders who will make a positive impact on the world.
Our teachers are dedicated to delivering an engaging educational experience grounded in a distinctly Christian worldview. Our vision which is to equip servant leaders to follow Jesus is dependent on attracting and retaining exceptional staff who are called by God to this purpose.
Position Overview: We are looking for a full-time teacher to instruct Upper School Art for students in grades 6-12.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive, engaging, and real-world weekly lesson plans aligned with GCS curriculum.
- Integrate God's Word and its principles into daily instruction.
- Employ effective teaching strategies and age-appropriate technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Create a positive, engaging learning environment that promotes student success.
- Collaborate in content area planning and goal-setting with colleagues.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and grade submissions in accordance with school policies.
- Attend daily Faculty/Staff Devotions fostering a supportive community.
- Communicate regularly with parents to strengthen the teacher-parent partnership, a core component of our mission.
- Participate actively in co-curricular activities, contributing to the vibrant Grove community.
- Adhere to professional and modest dress code standards.
- Seek continuous professional development and collaborate with school administration on campus-wide initiatives.
Qualifications:
- A born-again Christian whose lifestyle and character reflect obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures, in alignment with the school's Statement of Faith and lifestyle beliefs.
- Active membership in a local church that shares the school's Statement of Faith.
- Proven experience teaching middle or high school students.
- Possession of state teaching credentials or an ACSI teaching certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Ability to foster an effective classroom environment.
- Sufficient biblical knowledge to integrate Scripture meaningfully into the curriculum.
- Ability to serve as a positive Christian role model within the GCS community.
- A passion for working with young people.
- Proficiency in computer and technology applications, particularly the Google platform.
Qualifications: KSA's, Education
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of: modern practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education; effective means of supervision and instruction; the principles and methods of educational research. Ability to: apply modern methods and principles of education to pupils functioning at the Upper school level; maintain an interest in the positive improvement and development of children, adolescents, or adults of normal and/or impaired learning ability; maintain proper discipline; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Preferred: Currently hold or be eligible for a Teacher's License.
Candidates should be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position, which may include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, supervising students actively, and riding school buses or vans.