DELMARVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC is hiring: Graphic Design Teacher in Georgetown

Position: Teacher

Reports to: Director of Instruction (or Campus Principal)

Length of Contract: 10 Months

Evaluation: Annually by school policy, Ongoing by Administration

Position

Graphic Design Teacher for Grades 9-12

The Graphic Design Teacher will have experience in multimedia design, animation, photography and video production while using the latest software and hardware. The candidate will possess a dedication to using technology in order to enhance student learning. The Graphic Design Teacher will be responsible for overseeing the growth of Technology Education at DCHS including the modeling of industry specific courses such as Photography, Videography, Graphic Design, Broadcast, as well as a Computer Applications course that prepares students to manage typical technology skills found in the classrooms.

Position Goal

The teacher is to guide students in their quest to discern God’s will for their lives. This employee must have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ to enable them to reach students by helping develop their God-given intellectual, physical, and spiritual talents. The teacher will believe that every student has been created by God uniquely and challenge each one to reach their fullest potential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, in Education
• Ability to meet licensing qualifications
• Demonstrate role-specific knowledge and expertise
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in technology aligned with expectations
• Exemplify innovation and forward-thinking

Teacher Expectations

Learning Process

• Pedagogy: Demonstrates mastery of content knowledge immersed in Biblical truths with strong consideration of standards, resources, and technology
• Preparation: Adept in planning aimed to meet goals through developing rigorous learning experiences that appeal to learner needs and present opportunities for learners to discover their Unique Design
• Delivery: Engages students through a variety of learning strategies while building upon prior knowledge, making content relevant, and empowering students to develop higher-order thinking skills
• Assessments: Crafts a variety of assessments that align with course goals and accurately measures student progress, providing feedback to students throughout the learning process
• Reflection: Utilizes summative and formative data to both evaluate student mastery level and refine instruction

Learning Environment

• Culture: Cultivates a Christ-centered, respectful learning environment where students are encouraged and empowered to feel confident in their learning as they strive towards excellence
• Management: establishes consistency in holding students accountable to policies and expectations through utilizing an array of classroom management strategies, ultimately resulting in a positive learning environment
• Stewardship: attentive to classroom cleanliness, design, and management of resources, ultimately fostering an environment conducive to learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Personal: exemplifies Christlike character in and outside the classroom, striving for excellence in conduct, ethics, and growth
• Administrative: attends and contributes to meetings punctually, maintains accurate records, including lessons and grades, meets deadlines for reports, and adheres to policies and duties outlined by administration with fidelity
• Students & Parents: Cultivates positive relationships with students and partnerships with parents to align with school mission and to encourage students to strive for excellence in all areas
• Staff & Leadership: collaborates with staff and leadership, maintaining positive relationships built on transparency, trust, and integrity, in order to contribute to the success of students, department, and school.