Heritage Preparatory School is a Pre-K through 12th grade classical, Christian school located in midtown Atlanta, GA. We exist to provide an academically rigorous educational experience designed to help students know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man. We believe the purpose of education is not the transfer of information but rather the…
• preparation of a mind to listen carefully, reason wisely, think precisely and articulate persuasively.
• nurturing of a heart to love the Lord their God, to serve His kingdom, and to engage culture faithfully.
• development of a soul to live and think with truth, wisdom, and excellence.
Heritage faculty members are not only engaging intellectuals, but they are also grounded in Scripture, have a vibrant walk with the Lord, and see themselves as both spiritual shepherds and teachers of their subject matter. They will join a team of like-minded, passionate team members who desire to develop students who think with excellence, believe with confidence, and live with character.
Beginning with the end in mind, we endeavor to develop students who:
• Love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
• Demonstrate mature Christian character and virtue.
• Possess the ability to live and think with truth, wisdom, and excellence.
• Are equipped to listen carefully, reason wisely, think precisely, and articulate persuasively.
• Develop a passion for lifelong learning.
• Serve the Kingdom of God and engage culture faithfully.
POSITION SUMMARY
Heritage Preparatory School seeks a talented individual to serve as the Class 3-6 (Grades 3-6) Art teacher. The faculty member will be expected to collaborate with the Fine Arts Chair and Lower and Upper School Art Teachers to create a cohesive Art curriculum for Heritage Preparatory School. There will be many opportunities for collaboration with the Art Department teachers on larger school projects.
The hallmarks of the teaching environment at Heritage Preparatory School are excellence in academics inspired by a challenging classical curriculum with a biblical worldview; an uncluttered, disciplined atmosphere that focuses on high standards of behavior and Christian character; a partnership with supportive and involved parents, and strong collegiality and camaraderie among the faculty and staff. Faculty members should have deep content knowledge about the class/grade they are teaching as well as being faithful Christ-followers who desire to partner with parents to shepherd the hearts of our students.
Title: Class 3-6 (Grades 3-6) Art teacher
Supervisor: Erin Hames, President
Status: Full-time, beginning in January 2027
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Hours of Work: Standard work week
Location: Atlanta (Midtown/Ansley/Morningside), 1700 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art (i.e., Art Education, Art History, Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Graphic Design, etc.) or relevant subject.
• Mastery of subject matter to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and achievement.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred, with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
The ideal candidate will:
• be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
• put the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.
• understand the distinctives of Christian education and Heritage Preparatory School and be committed to those distinctives.
• be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty, and parents.
• have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.
• be well organized.
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• have excellent computer skills.
• maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• be able to follow through on communications and decisions.
• have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.
• have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and to the community.