ART TEACHER

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree majoring in Art & Design or equivalent.
• A qualification in education will be an added advantage.
• Experience in teaching IGCSE curriculum.

Skills

• A passion for teaching and development of boys & girls.
• Good organizational & administrative skills.
• The ability to foster and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• An ability to be flexible, innovative and embrace change.
• Computer literacy & experience in integrating I.T into teaching and learning.
• A commitment to on-going personal & professional development.
• The ability to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in Art education.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and deliver engaging art lessons using the Cambridge junior phase, IGCSE, and AS Level curriculum.
• Teach foundational techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, digital art, graphic communication, textile arts and mixed media.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Integrate art history, aesthetics, and art criticism into hands-on projects.
• Submit scheme of work & prep for lessons.

Classroom Management & Assessment

• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean classroom environment, including proper storage of materials and tools.
• Enforce safety protocols for using tools and non-toxic materials.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior, respect for supplies, and collaborative work.
• Assign grades for projects, tests and examinations.
• Provide constructive, individualized feedback that encourages artistic growth.
• Forward any students’ art that suggests distress in their personal life to the school counsellor.

Engagement & Community

• Encourage self-expression and risk-taking in a supportive atmosphere.
• Identify and support students with special artistic talents or those needing remediation.
• Foster a growth mindset and resilience when projects do not turn out as planned.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress and art events.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate art across subjects.
• Organize and supervise art clubs, after-school studio sessions, or open-studio hours.
• Coordinate annual student art exhibitions and any décor / art related duties for school functions.
• Manage art contests, field trips, and visiting artist programs.