MS/US Long-Term Art Substitute - Hilton Head Christian Academy

HHCA is seeking a dedicated long-term visual arts substitute to begin in JANUARY 2025 who will inspire and engage middle and high school students in creative expression. The ideal candidate will have previous teaching and / or art experience, with some level of knowledge in ceramics, drawing and painting using various mediums. Though not required, the ideal candidate would also be comfortable with the latest technological tools in the artistic field. The candidate should be willing to be a team player, as well as an organized educator who can deliver the established curriculum within the framework of a Christian worldview.

Primary Function:

The MS/US Visual Arts Long-Term Substitute is responsible for Christ-centered, artistic instruction that offers a superior education academically, spiritually, and socially, in a structured, positive environment. A Mentor is expected to use a variety of teaching methods that align with HHCA’s educational philosophy to actively engage students in the process of learning and critical thinking, while collaborating with other faculty members to maximize each student’s potential for academic success. The MS/US Visual Arts Long-Term Substitute works with the MS and US Principals and Fine Arts Director to foster a student’s Christian faith and a respectful, productive partnership with school families.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fully integrate a Christian Worldview throughout instruction.
• Employ a variety of lessons, tools and instructional strategies to support and connect with diverse learners.
• Create or adapt for their students, allowing students voice and choice
• Maintain lesson plans for all subjects taught that can be submitted to the Administrator.

• Foster attitudes that will assist students in becoming responsible and respectful students who glorify God.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required to students, parents and administration.
• Keep proper discipline in the classroom, on the school premises and on field trips to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Help maintain clean, organized and purposeful classroom learning zones.
• Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records in myHHCA of each student’s progress.
• Attend and participate in scheduled committees and staff meetings as determined by the Fine Arts Director

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree preferred

Experience:

Previous teaching experience and / or art experience preferred

Personal and Professional Profile:

• Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
• Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.
• Understand the distinctives of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctives.
• Be an active supporter and promoter of HHCA in the classroom, with parents and in the community at large.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, faculty and parents.
• Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be an innovative thinker and problem solver.
• Be well organized.
• Have excellent computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• Be able to follow through on communications and decisions.
• Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.