Art Teacher- Jan 2027

GEMS MODERN ACADEMY - DUBAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic team and deliver IB-aligned art instruction for primary and/or middle years students.

The ideal candidate will foster inquiry-based learning, encourage creativity, and create engaging, inclusive and stimulating experiences while collaborating with colleagues and communicating effectively with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts at IB PYP and/or MYP levels.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and the IB philosophy.
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences that encourage creativity and artistic expression.
• Ability to inspire students to explore different art forms, techniques, materials and perspectives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.

Skills

IB PYP/MYP experience

Visual Arts teaching

Inquiry-based learning

IB philosophy understanding

Creative & inclusive lessons

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Fine Arts/Visual Arts

Job description

Job description

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is looking for a passionate, creative and inspiring Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic team.

The Ideal Candidate Should:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related discipline.
• Have experience teaching Visual Arts at the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and/or Middle Years Programme (MYP) levels.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and the IB philosophy.
• Be able to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences that encourage creativity, experimentation and artistic expression.
• Have the ability to inspire students to explore different art forms, techniques, materials and perspectives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

3+ years