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Posted: 01-Jun-22
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
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First Baptist Academy is seeking an art teacher/instructional aide for the 2022-2023 school year. This position will be full-time and teach art classes to PreK 3-Kindergarten students and serve as an instructional aide for Bridge Kindergarten through second grade classes. Instructional aides also perform other daily duties as directed by the Principal for PreK3-Second Grades. The ideal candidate is an active Christian who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Texas teacher’s certification is also preferred.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Art Teacher Responsibilities
- Diligent in curriculum planning, implementing instruction, and executing effective classroom management strategies for early childhood and elementary aged students.
- Create lesson plans based on current Texas PreK Art Guidelines and Elementary TEKS.
- Instruct students in developing creative expression using a variety of media, appreciating art history and culture, and analyzing and responding to artworks of self and others.
- Inventory and organize art room materials regularly and distribute art materials to teachers, as needed, for classroom related projects.
- Communicate with parents during the school year, as needed, and through grade reporting.
- Pursue professional development in course preparation and art techniques and disciplines.
- Engage in student life, helping each student find his/her place in God’s unfolding story.
- Instructional Aide Responsibilities
- Support and collaborate with classroom teachers in instruction, planning, and preparation of class materials.
- Support students during class work such as collaborative groups and independent work activities.
- Monitor student behavior using positive redirection and Love and Logic classroom techniques.
- Keep classroom teacher informed of any needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist with other duties, as assigned, including, but not limited to lunchroom, recess, carpool, early morning.
First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous, enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.