Art Teacher, starting August 2026

American Creativity Academy; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 4,352,000 - 6,696,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for up to 3 children

PD Allowance: 250 KD per year

End-of-contract bonus

Job summary

American Creativity Academy in Kuwait seeks an Art Teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Core American Standards Curriculum. The teacher will foster student well-being, lead classrooms, and support after-school activities while upholding ACA’s values.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Art/Art Education/Fine Arts, have strong English fluency, and prefer a valid teaching license with 1–2 years of experience. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art/Art Education/Fine Arts required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Valid teaching license preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and supervision to students.
• Follow prescribed curriculum and grade-level requirements.
• Develop and select new curriculum and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior.
• Communicate with parents and participate in conferences.
• Promote the ACA positively and support student activities.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art/Art Education/Fine Arts

Job description

We are looking to hire a dedicated Art teacher to educate our school's students. The teacher will seek to accomplish the school's philosophy of education through instruction and example and provide lessons that meet students' requirements, interests and capabilities. To ensure success you will have the ability to form interpersonal relationships with all your students and take an interest in their general well-being. Top candidates are caring, perceptive, and proficient with organizing children.

Art Teacher Salary and Benefits:

• Contract type: Local
• Airfare: Not provided
• Accommodation: Not provided
• Vacation: National and school holidays
• Residency transfer: Assisted
• Education Allowance: 50 % Tuition discount for up to 3 children
• PD Allowance: 250 KD per year Provided
• Bonus: End-of-contract bonus provided
• Contract Length: 1 year

More about the American Creativity Academy:

• The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is an IB World School.
• The academic curriculum is based on the Core American Standards Curriculum

Art Teacher Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction and supervision to and for students in the school.
• Work to instill skills that will allow children to progress academically within the scope of the curriculum as well as providing strategies that allow children to apply appropriate problem solving skills to their lives.
• Teach diligently and faithfully the classes or subjects assigned to them by the principal.
• Follow the prescribed curriculum as outlined for each grade level.
• Assist in the development, creation, and selection of new curriculum, instructional materials and supplies.
• Are responsible for effective instruction, training, and evaluation of the progress of students in the subjects assigned to the teachers and for the management of the class or classes, and report to the Principal on the progress of students on request.
• Encourage the students in the pursuit of life-long learning.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ academic and behavioral performance as directed by the Principal.
• Participate in regular conferencing with parents and keep records of such in the prescribed school format.
• Inculcate by precept and example respect for religion and the principles of Islamic morality and the highest regard for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance, and all other virtues.
• Provide direction and support for student activities and after-school clubs.
• Promote the American Creativity Academy in a positive fashion at all times.
• Assist in developing cooperation and coordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school.
• Attend conferences with other teachers to discuss academic and social needs of the students in his/her care as directed by the Principal.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals of students in difficulty to the designated support personnel.
• Deliver all required documentation, reports, and school property in their possession as may be directed by the Superintendent when their contractual agreement with the school has expired or when for any reason his employment with ACA has ceased.
• Use and permit to be used textbooks that are approved by the BOT and Ministry of Education only.
• Attend and actively participate in grade level meetings.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and serve on faculty committees as requested by the school administration.
• Supervise students in the classroom, in the hallways, on the playground, and when students are on breaks, recess, and dismissal.
• Follow school policy and procedures.
• Maintain and enhance professional competence by attending in-service training, seminars, and college level courses.Performs other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Art Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art/Art Education/Fine Arts.
• Valid teaching license preferred.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience. New grads welcome to apply.
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.
• Fluency in English

Life in Kuwait

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Salary range is 390 KWD to 600 KWD per month, depending upon educational credentials and years of related experience.