IB DP Visual Arts Facilitator

The Shri Ram Academy; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shri Ram Academy in Hyderabad invites applications for a full-time IB DP Visual Arts Facilitator. You will design and deliver engaging Visual Arts lessons aligned with the IB Diploma Programme, fostering inquiry, conceptual understanding, and independent practice.

You will assess student work, curate exhibitions, maintain records, and collaborate with a diverse IB team and families to support student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Visual Arts or closely related field is required.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts at upper secondary/pre-university level is required.
• IB DP Visual Arts experience or IB exposure is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency with a range of traditional and contemporary art media.
• Strong planning skills with unit design and inquiry-based learning.
• Ability to guide students in research, visual analysis, and reflective writing.
• Commitment to inclusive, safe, and encouraging studio environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across a multicultural setting.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional growth and align with TSRA values.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IB DP Visual Arts lessons aligned with the Diploma Programme framework.
• Plan units of inquiry and guide students through studio work and portfolios.
• Support curation and presentation of final student exhibitions.
• Assess student work according to IB criteria and maintain records.
• Prepare learners for internal and external assessments.
• Collaborate with the IB team and participate in professional development.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects and family/school communications.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Inquiry-based learning

Studio-based teaching

IB DP knowledge

Assessment using IB criteria

Inclusion and safe learning

Communication & collaboration

Professional growth

Technology in education

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Visual Arts / Fine Arts / Art Education

Upper secondary/pre-university Visual Arts teaching experience

IB DP Visual Arts experience (advantage)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Company Description

The Shri Ram Academy is a progressive IB school in Hyderabad’s Financial District, where educators and learners grow together through curiosity, compassion, and courage. Rooted in the philosophy of Life Excellence, the school encourages students to seek meaning in their learning and to develop a strong sense of character and global citizenship. Teaching and learning are guided by the IB approach, emphasizing inquiry, reflection, and an international outlook. The culture values collaboration, creativity, and joyful exploration in safe, inclusive spaces where all community members feel empowered to express, question, and innovate. For educators, TSRA offers a purpose-driven environment where careers advance in depth of impact, passion, and contribution to a humane, future-ready education.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad for an IB DP Visual Arts Facilitator. The facilitator will design and deliver engaging Visual Arts lessons aligned with the IB Diploma Programme framework, fostering inquiry, conceptual understanding, and independent creative practice. Responsibilities include planning units of inquiry, guiding students through the development of studio work and process portfolios, and supporting them in curating and presenting their final exhibitions. The role involves assessing student work according to IB criteria, maintaining accurate records, and preparing learners for internal and external assessments. The facilitator will collaborate with the wider IB team, participate in professional development, contribute to interdisciplinary projects, and engage with families and the school community to support student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a closely related field; formal training in art practice and pedagogy is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Visual Arts at upper secondary or pre-university level; prior IB DP Visual Arts or IB experience is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in a range of traditional and contemporary art media, techniques, and processes, including conceptual and portfolio-based work.
• Strong curriculum planning skills, including unit design, inquiry-based learning strategies, and alignment with IB standards and practices.
• Ability to guide students in research, visual analysis, reflective writing, and documentation of creative process within IB DP requirements.
• Effective classroom management and the ability to create inclusive, safe, and encouraging studio environments that support diverse learners.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and families in a multicultural setting.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, openness to feedback, and alignment with TSRA’s values of curiosity, character, and global-mindedness.
• Comfort with using educational technology for planning, documentation, assessment, and showcasing student work.