Visual Art Teacher

About the role

Join Brave Christian Schools, a place dedicated to preparing students for their God-given purpose through academic excellence, authentic Christian community, and meaningful relationships. We are seeking a creative and experienced Visual Art Teacher to inspire middle and high school students to develop their artistic abilities, confidence, technical skills, and appreciation for the visual arts.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of visual arts courses, including traditional studio art, digital photography, and graphic design.
• Provide instruction in traditional studio art, including drawing, painting, color theory, composition, mixed media, and other artistic techniques.
• Instruct students in photography techniques such as exposure, focus, lighting, framing, composition, and editing.
• Teach graphic design principles, including typography, layout, branding, color, visual communication, and digital design.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons that build students' creativity, technical skills, confidence, and appreciation for the arts.
• Introduce students to a variety of artists, artistic movements, cultures, styles, and creative career opportunities.
• Establish clear learning objectives and assess student progress through projects, portfolios, critiques, written reflections, presentations, and classroom participation.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback that encourages artistic and personal growth.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and Christ-centered classroom culture that promotes creativity, respect, responsibility, and thoughtful expression.
• Help develop and strengthen visual arts opportunities for middle and high school students.
• Plan and coordinate student art shows, exhibitions, displays, competitions, and other opportunities to showcase student work.
• Collaborate with other teachers and departments on interdisciplinary projects.
• Supervise students appropriately during art shows, field trips, competitions, and school events.
• Build meaningful relationships that support students' academic, artistic, social, and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• California teaching credential or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience teaching middle school or high school students.
• Knowledge of visual arts instruction, curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment.
• Experience with traditional studio art techniques and materials.
• Working knowledge of digital photography and graphic design.
• Ability to use digital cameras, photo-editing software, graphic design software, and related technology.
• Ability to effectively teach students with different skill levels and learning needs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage art supplies, digital equipment, technology, and classroom resources.
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with the mission and Statement of Faith of Brave Christian Schools.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, photography, or graphic design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, or similar design and photo-editing programs.
• Experience with digital cameras, lighting equipment, printers, tablets, and other creative technology.
• Experience developing student portfolios or preparing students for advanced art courses, college programs, or creative careers.
• Experience planning art shows, exhibitions, competitions, or student publications.
• Experience working in a Christian school, private school, or college-preparatory environment.
• Experience building or expanding a visual arts program.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrates a vibrant Christian faith and a passion for Christian education.
• Is an excellent teacher who understands the academic, social, and developmental needs of middle and high school students.
• Inspires students to develop their creativity, confidence, technical ability, and individual artistic voice.
• Maintains high expectations while providing encouragement and individualized support.
• Creates an organized, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
• Is comfortable teaching students with a wide range of artistic experience, from beginners to advanced students.
• Understands both traditional visual arts and current digital photography and graphic design practices.
• Possesses strong instructional, classroom-management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
• Excited about helping grow a visual arts program.
• Values teamwork and contributes positively to the faculty culture.
• Models integrity, humility, professionalism, creativity, and servant leadership.