High School Art Teacher (Painting And Drawing) 2026-27 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY

AP Teachers are a critical component of the success of Maranatha High School and each individual student. The AP Teacher is the primary person in the classroom to present instruction of course content, facilitate learning opportunities and assess student participation and achievement. Additionally, the AP Teacher will prepare students for the college AP Exam presented by the College Board, and utilize College Board standards and resources. The AP Teacher is expected to comply with the job duties and expectations set forth below or as assigned by School Administration from time to time.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School's Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principals and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times. Employee understands that continued employment with the school is contingent upon this commitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Be fully committed to Maranatha's mission of providing a quality university preparatory education in an intentional Christ-honoring community of faith, belief and practice. Able to affirm through exhibiting personal and professional support of the School's mission, standards of conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Create lesson plans and course syllabus.
• Assess student achievement and mastery of content.
• Provide for instruction of applicable course content.
• Facilitate a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide substantial opportunities for student achievement.
• Update and maintain curriculum guides for all courses assigned.
• Responsible for student grading/evaluation within timeline and deadlines set by Administration.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with parents or guardians about student progress.
• Respond to email in a timely manner and be available for regular conference periods to assist parents and students as needed.
• Attend Faculty/Staff Orientation days, all Professional Development days and school training sessions, scheduled events/meetings involving employee's department, all Admissions events, including, but not limited to: Open Houses, annual "Foreword 20xx" event, Back-To-School Nights, Graduation and Baccalaureate, and other staff or school functions as assigned.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned from time to time, including, but not limited to, supervision of traffic flow/parking areas, student breaks/lunches, extra-curricular functions, Chapel/assemblies and general enforcement of campus standards, as assigned by Principal or designee.
• Adhere to MHS policies, procedures, and guidelines; as well as applicable industry and employment regulations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other Responsibilities:

• Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative, cooperative, helpful attitude and a team spirit.
• Collaborate, interact and work well with others, including students, parents and guardians, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, vendors and any other personnel involved with the School or education process.
• Comply with any duty, obligation, requirement or directive given to Employee by Administration.
• Participate on committees and panels as directed by Administration.
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Administration.
• Attendance is required at all meetings announced by the Senior Administrator over your department.
• Employees must attend church services in accordance with the MHS Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement, and are encouraged to be active in their local churches in addition to regular church attendance.

INTERACTION:

• Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students.
• Interact externally with parents, schools, and the community.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Academic Administrators and Teachers must have a current ACSI Administrator or Teacher Certificate or agree to a specific timetable, approved by MHS Administration, for obtaining one.