Lower School Art Teacher
Published on 05/01/2025Cambridge Christian School - Tampa, FL
Full Time
Description
Title: Lower School Art Teacher
Reports to: Lower School Principal
Work Year: 10 months
Position Focus:
The Lower School Art Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing an engaging art curriculum for students in grades K-6. This role involves creating lesson plans, instructing students in various art techniques, and fostering a creative and supportive classroom environment.
Spiritual:
• Be a role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character.
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith.
• All staff are ministers of Christ Position Parameters:
• Develop and implement lesson plans with a Biblical Worldview, that align with school standards and curriculum.
• Teach students about art history, techniques, and various media (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture).
• Assess student progress through various formative and summative tools, while providing encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Organize and maintain art materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate art with other subjects.
• Prepare students for art contests and exhibits.
• Organize and oversee art projects, exhibitions, and school events.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
• Stay updated with current art education trends and best practices.
• Integrate Biblical truths and a Christian worldview into art lessons, emphasizing how God is the ultimate Creator.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and spiritually nurturing classroom environment.
• Participate in staff devotions, faculty meetings, school chapels, and other events that support the school’s mission. Skills:
• Proficiency in various art techniques and media.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Stay current with emerging educational technologies and digital resources relevant to elementary education.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in art education or a related field.
• State teaching certification.
• Experience teaching art to elementary students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Ability to articulate and integrate a Biblical worldview in all aspects of teaching.
• A growing and maturing relationship with Jesus Christ; active membership in a Biblebelieving church
Requirement
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in art education or a related field.
• State teaching certification.
• Experience teaching art to elementary students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Ability to articulate and integrate a Biblical worldview in all aspects of teaching.
• A growing and maturing relationship with Jesus Christ; active membership in a Biblebelieving church
About Cambridge Christian School
In 1964, Seminole Presbyterian Church established Seminole Presbyterian School as a beacon in the Tampa community for Christian Education. Today, Cambridge Christian School is an independent Christian School that has become the premier Christian School in the greater Tampa area.
From its early foundation, Cambridge Christian School sought to reach the community for Christ through the avenue of education. As an evangelistic school, Cambridge seeks to raise up future leaders who academically, socially, and spiritually can serve the local and global community for Christ. Cambridge is unapologetic in our belief that the use of Biblical training is essential in developing students who will reach the highest level of professionalism in their local communities. Cambridge was founded to develop individuals that will change the world, and today we have over 800 alumni who are doing just that.
Cambridge is focused on providing our families with a rigorous educational experience that also allows the student to grow their talents in the arts and athletics. Serving students from three months through twelfth grade allows Cambridge to partner with families, literally from the cradle to diploma. When you partner with Cambridge Christian School, you will experience a nationally accredited education that exists to educate the whole child.
You ask, what is Cambridge Christian School all about? We are all about serving Christ through excellence; excellence at every level. When you attend Cambridge, it is a full family experience, a legacy spanning generations of Lancers, and it will transform the way you think about education. There is nothing like CCS in the Tampa community. We invite you to come and take a priority tour, and see for yourself what a difference a Cambridge Christian education can mean for your family.
Location6101 N Habana Avbe, Tampa, FL 33614
Websitehttp://www.ccslancers.com