Secondary Visual Arts Teacher

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for serving God in the context of education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Education, or related field
• Valid Teaching Certificate 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of successful teaching experience as an Art Teacher
• Prior experience in an international school
• Master’s Degree in Art, Education or related field
• Understanding of Common Core Standards

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 Middle School and High School Art Elective Courses
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans 
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students 
•  Demonstrates a strong grasp of key concepts, artistic methods, and the structure of visual arts, effectively teaching this knowledge and helping students find meaning in the subject.
• Shows commitment to christian education and upholds the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy while actively promoting the school’s core virtues in students.
• Engages every student in age-appropriate learning experiences that support artistic, intellectual, and character growth.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with students, parents, staff, leadership, and the wider community to support student learning and well-being.
• Uses effective instructional practices that encourage high student achievement, incorporating strategies such as active learning, hands-on tasks, and meaningful teacher-student interaction.
• Integrates appropriate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Characteristics:

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates superb communication skills
• Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction 
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students