Visual Art Teacher (IGCSE /IB Curriculum) - BIS 26-27

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Visual Art Teacher

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Diploma Programme (DP)

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inquiry-based Visual Art lessons aligned with IB MYP and DP frameworks.
• Develop MYP unit plans, statements of inquiry, assessment tasks, and criteria-based rubrics.
• Guide DP students through the Visual Arts course, including Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, and Exhibition components.
• Foster creative and reflective practices through sketchbooks, journals, critiques, and formative assessments.
• Integrate historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts of art into the curriculum.
  

Assessment & Feedback

• Use IB assessment criteria to evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of progress.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth.
• Support students in curating personal portfolios and preparing for DP exhibitions.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in collaborative planning sessions with the IB coordinator and other subject teachers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents, coordinators, and counselors about student development.
• Support interdisciplinary projects and events that integrate art into the wider curriculum.
  

Professional & School Engagement

• Stay up to date with IB documentation, visual arts practices, and international art education trends.
• Participate actively in school events, exhibitions, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Contribute to school life through supervision duties, student clubs, or enrichment programs.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or Art Education.
• Certified IB training in MYP/DP Visual Arts (preferred).
• A strong personal portfolio across various media and techniques (traditional and digital).
• Proven experience in an IB or international school setting.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Competency in digital tools for art (Adobe Suite, Procreate, etc.) and academic tools (ManageBac, PowerSchool).
  

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to inspire creativity, independent thought, and global-mindedness.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and flexible attitude with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Experience preparing students for university-level portfolios and international exhibitions.
  

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