Job Title: High School Visual Arts Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
Reports To: Middle School/High School Principal
Position Summary
Lansing Christian School seeks a dedicated Christian educator to serve as our High School Visual Arts Teacher within a Christ-centered, liberal arts framework. In affirmation and alignment with the LCS mission, the teacher partners with Christian families, colleagues, and school leadership to educate students to the full extent of their God-given abilities. The visual arts program invites students to explore a variety of media, develop technical competence, and create work that honors God and enriches the world. This role requires a deep commitment to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the development of the whole student intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically.
The LCS High School Visual Arts Program
Courses include:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture/Ceramics
- Mixed Media
- Advanced Art
Student Formation Goals
Teachers are expected to contribute intentionally to the development of students who are:
- Committed followers of Christ
- Well prepared for college and career
- Grateful to God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty
- Faithful stewards of our shared Christian heritage and faith
- Possessing a positive, purposeful outlook on life
- Independent thinkers who reason clearly and biblically
- Cultural influencers who engage the world thoughtfully and redemptively
Faculty Culture & Expectations
LCS faculty are expected to:
- Serve students, parents, and one another with Christ-centered hearts and a shared commitment to the school’s mission.
- Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise and a commitment to continual professional growth and excellence.
- Uphold high standards of academic rigor and personal integrity.
- Embrace and teach from a biblical worldview rooted in the school’s Doctrinal Statement and Core Curricular Biblical Principles.
- Contribute to a culture of kindness, unity, and partnership that reflects Christ’s love and grace.
- Share a genuine passion and joy for educating students, fostering a wholesome and challenging learning environment that glorifies God.
Qualifications
- A clear, strong, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the school’s Doctrinal Statement and all policies.
- Commitment to the purpose of a Christ-centered liberal arts education model and the LCS mission and philosophy.
- Bachelor’s degree in visual arts education or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
- Experience teaching high school visual arts preferred.
- Teaching certification preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, students, and families.
- A heart for mentoring, discipling, and shepherding students.
Spiritual Expectations
- Active participation in a local Christian church whose beliefs and practices align with the school’s Doctrinal Statement and policies
- A lifestyle that reflects Christian values and serves as a consistent example to students
- Willingness to pray with and for students, families, and colleagues
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
To apply for a teaching position, send a cover letter, resume, LCS Employment Application (including signed Doctrinal Statement), copy of teaching certificate preferred, copy of transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to:
Contact: Dr. Jeremy Zajicek, Head of School
Mailing Address: 3405 Belle Chase Way, Lansing, MI 48911
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 517.882.5779
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
