6th Grade Art Teacher in Meridian, Idaho at Cole Valley Christian Schools

Cole Valley Christian Schools, established in 1972, is the largest Christian school in Idaho, serving approximately 1,400 students from early childhood through 12th grade with a culture of grace, truth and love. We desire to strive for the excellence that God calls us to in preparing our students to impact the world for Christ. Therefore, we are seeking someone who first and foremost has a strong relationship with Christ that is evidenced in all aspects of their life.

Our Mission: Partnering with Christian families to shepherd and challenge students toward their individual potential to impact the world for Christ.

Job Summary:

Cole Valley Christian Schools is seeking God’s wisdom as we search for a Christ following, dynamic, and gifted individual to join our incredible staff. The 6th Grade Art Teacher is responsible for providing Christ-centered instruction that supports students’ academic growth, spiritual formation, and personal development. The teacher integrates biblical worldview principles throughout curriculum and classroom culture while fostering a safe, engaging, and respectful learning environment through our core values of grace, truth and love.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach engaging lessons and a course of study that aligns with established school curriculum standards.
• Integrate Christ-centered instructional methods and Christian philosophy of education throughout curriculum.
• Plan program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Employ a variety of instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the performance of students on a regular basis and provide progress and attendance reports as required.
• Help identify the giftedness or learning challenges of students seeking the assistance of Student Academic Services.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain proper discipline and order in the classroom and on school campus.
• Counsel students when behavioral and academic issues arise.
• Support students’ spiritual growth through prayer, biblical integration, and Christlike mentorship.
• Keeps students, parents and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies.
• Uphold and model the school’s Statement of Faith, mission, and core values.

• Evidence of a teachable heart, a humble and gentle spirit, and an ability to “correct, rebuke, and encourage” in love.
• A unifier who “makes every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” while working with others to accomplish our mission.
• Excellent communication and relational skills with students and adults.
• Strong desire and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Proven commitment to continuous improvement and helping others grow.
• Demonstrated ability in the gift of classroom teaching which includes the following areas:

o Seamless biblical worldview integration

o Relating to students while holding them accountable

o Engagement strategies that take advantage of multiple classroom settings

o Lesson and unit planning, organization, and calendar management

o Balanced and effective classroom management

o Differentiated instruction to meet different learning styles

o Integration of technology as a tool for student learning

• Ability to navigate Microsoft applications and online tools.
• Art or teaching background.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or major within context area or endorsement preferred.
• State teaching certificate and/or Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) teaching certificate, or ability to obtain preferred.

Spiritual Qualifications:

• Profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and have made Him both Savior and Lord as represented in Scripture (John 14:1-27; Ephesians 2:8-22) and accepts without reservation the Statement of Faith of Cole Valley Christian Schools.
• Have a history of faithfully attending and financially supporting a Bible believing church.
• Have a verifiable history of living and modeling Christian character in employee's personal and professional life, serving as a Christian role model first to family and friends and then to students, parents, and fellow faculty and staff members in regard to personal judgment, dignity, and Christian living. This is expressed in such passages as Ephesians 5:21-23; Colossians 3:12-17; and 2 Peter 1:1-10. Individual's life in Christ must continue to be faithfully pursued in and out of the workplace as a condition of continuing in this ministry position.
• Willing to submit to the authority of those who have oversight of the school (1 Peter 2, 9-20), and to fully cooperate with these authorities and adhere to the policies adopted by the School Board in both letter and intent.
• Strive at all times to understand, appreciate, love, and nurture the students entrusted to employee for instruction, supervision, and/or oversight, and must provide for their fullest spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Job

• Hours: Part-time at 1 period per day, 4 days per week.
• Salary: $7,515 per year.
• Benefits: Eligible for retirement plan.
• Start Date: August 4, 2026