Arts & Media Instructional Faculty - Universal Application (2026-27 School Year)

About the role

This position offices in-person, on campus.

Responsibilities

• Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
• Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community
• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
• Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence in Arts & Media
• Deliver dynamic, high-quality instruction in one or more creative disciplines such as film and digital photography, graphic design, ceramics, drawing, painting, content creation, podcasting, journalism, musical theater, voice, songwriting, music production, dance, emerging media, creative technologies, and/or additional fields showcased on our Arts+Media webpage.
• Use innovative instructional techniques such as project-based learning, studio critique, rehearsal processes, collaborative production workflows, technology-enhanced creation, and performance-based assessment to cultivate imagination, technical proficiency, and critical thinking.
• Foster a studio, stage, or production-ready learning environment marked by mutual respect, disciplined practice, and creative risk-taking, empowering students to grow as makers, performers, thinkers, and communicators.
• Engage with a variety of curricula and levels, including introductory, conservatory, honors, dual-credit, and AP courses (where applicable), with a commitment to helping students achieve artistic excellence and personal growth.
• Collaborate closely within the Arts & Media faculty team to develop coherent scope and sequences, cross-disciplinary projects (e.g., film + acting, design + journalism, music + production), and consistent assessments that reflect both craft and rigor.
• Commitment to Student Centricity
• Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social maturation
• Invest in the lives of students through Life Groups, senior prayer partners, and other mentorship opportunities
• Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each student
• Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth, spiritual development, and achievement
• Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Valor team members in order to strengthen student performance and support
• Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal Stewardship
• Be a ‘culture-keeper’
• Commitment to Growth
• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
• Relationships
• Department Chair and Department Team
• Director of Arts & Media
• Arts & Media Support Team
• Students and Parents
• Other Valor departments and team members as needed
• Results
• Valor Christian High School students will have grown in their spiritual formation as a result of dedicated faculty that provided regular experiences of God’s love, encouraged engagement with Scripture, and nurtured wise character, discernment, and active participation in Christian community both within and beyond Valor.
• They will be prepared for college and future careers because faculty intentionally developed their verbal, written, and technological communication skills; strengthened their critical thinking, research, and analytical abilities; and ensured they gained the competencies needed to pursue their academic and professional goals.
• Additionally, students will have engaged meaningfully with culture because faculty modeled Christlike leadership, compassion, and service, built students’ relational intelligence across diverse communities, equipped them to thoughtfully navigate contemporary cultural issues, and inspired them to pursue their unique passions with excellence to influence the world for Christ.

Education, Experience, and Required Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subject(s) to be taught
• Advanced Degree in a related area to the subject(s) being taught is preferred
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding
• Desire to teach and/or experience within Christian education; believe deeply in the transformative power of the arts as a vehicle for worship, culture-shaping, and student formation
• We also welcome applicants who: are practicing artists, designers, performers, filmmakers, or storytellers and/or are comfortable teaching creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DSLR cameras, DAWs, lighting, sound, or other media technologies
• Desire to mentor young artists, not only in skill, but in character, faith, and creative identity

Physical Demands

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.

Position Type

A: Student-facing positions. Traditional school calendar. August - May

Hours Per Week

Full-time, Exempt

Supervisor

Department Chair

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

Pay Range

$53,000 - $75,000/year (Dependent on department posting and candidate experience)

Start Date

July 30, 2026