Elementary Art Teacher

The International School of Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) seeks an Elementary School Art Teacher to deliver a well-rounded art education for ES students. The teacher plans age-appropriate lessons, develops a comprehensive curriculum, and fosters creativity in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include assessment and feedback to students and parents, collaboration with colleagues to integrate art into other subjects, and ongoing professional development to uphold ISKL’s educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or a related field.
• Experience teaching art to elementary school students.
• Knowledge of current best practices in art education.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lesson plans suitable for the age and skill level of the varied ES students in ISKL.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive art curriculum that aligns with ISKL’s mission and goals and covers a range of art forms and techniques.
• Use a range of assessment tools to evaluate student learning, and provide regular feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate art into other subjects and plan school-wide events and activities.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and stay up-to-date with art education research and best practices.
• Work effectively with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and adapt teaching methods as needed for a diverse student population.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the ES Principal.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art Education

Experience teaching art to elementary school students

Knowledge of current best practices in art education

Job description

The International School of Kuala Lumpur View all jobs

Vision: Know yourself, care for all, and create a better world.

Mission: We are an inclusive and dynamic community where passions, values, and competencies are

cultivated to inspire learners to shape their path as global citizens.

Established in 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education. ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,700 students aged 3-18, representing over 60 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself.

ISKL is the longest-running IB World School in Malaysia and has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) since 1989.

ISKL is also the only school in Malaysia to offer this range of high-quality, transdisciplinary pathways in High School that enable every learner to choose the curriculum best suited to their abilities, interests, and aspirations. Options available include PRAXIS (for Grade 9 students), Pursuits Program, the full IBDP, or a student-selected combination of individual IB, Advanced Placement, and High School Diploma courses. This flexibility creates global further education opportunities, with ISKL’s students receiving acceptances from leading universities worldwide.

ISKL is accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS) and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Across its divisions, ISKL strongly focuses on service and sustainability and is a member of the Eco-Schools organization and the Green Schools Alliance.

Job Title

ES Art Teacher

Divisional Team

Elementary School (ES)

Department/School

Elementary School (ES)

Reports to

ES School Principal

Hire type

Faculty

ABOUT ISKL

Vision: Know yourself, care for all, and create a better world.

Mission: We are an inclusive and dynamic community where passions, values, and competencies are

cultivated to inspire learners to shape their path as global citizens.

Established in 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education. ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,700 students aged 3-18, representing over 60 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself.

ISKL is the longest-running IB World School in Malaysia and has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) since 1989.

ISKL is also the only school in Malaysia to offer this range of high-quality, transdisciplinary pathways in High School that enable every learner to choose the curriculum best suited to their abilities, interests, and aspirations. Options available include PRAXIS (for Grade 9 students), Pursuits Program, the full IBDP, or a student-selected combination of individual IB, Advanced Placement, and High School Diploma courses. This flexibility creates global further education opportunities, with ISKL’s students receiving acceptances from leading universities worldwide.

ISKL is accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS) and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Across its divisions, ISKL strongly focuses on service and sustainability and is a member of the Eco-Schools organization and the Green Schools Alliance.

JOB PURPOSE

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) educators provide memorable experiences for ISKL students. The purpose of an Elementary School(ES) Art Teacher is to provide a well-rounded art education to students in ISKL elementary grades. The teacher is responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate art lessons, developing and implementing a comprehensive art curriculum, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, assessing student learning and providing feedback to students and parents, and collaborating with other teachers and staff members to integrate art into other subjects and plan school-wide events and activities.

Ultimately, the ES Art Teacher aims to foster creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills in their students, while also helping them to develop an appreciation and understanding of art and guiding them to become global citizens who are able to appreciate the cultural diversity of the world around them.

RESPONSIBILITIES inclusive but not limited to:

• The Art teacher develops engaging and interactive lesson plans that are suitable for the age and skill level of the varied ES students in ISKL
• The teacher develops and implements a comprehensive art curriculum that aligns with ISKL’s mission and goals and which covers a range of art forms and techniques
• The art teacher uses a range of assessment tools to evaluate student learning, and to provide regular feedback to students and parents
• The teacher works collaboratively with other teachers and staff members to integrate art into other subjects, and to plan school-wide events and activities.
• The teacher should be committed to ongoing professional development and should stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in art education
• The teacher should be able to work effectively with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and should be able to adapt their teaching methods as needed to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Perform other related duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the ES Principal

Technical skills

• An excellent understanding of the history of art and various art movements to help the young students to appreciate the importance of art in society
• Have a good understanding of various art techniques and mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art
• The teacher must be efficient in using technologies and software applications to create and present digital art, as well as to enhance and supplement traditional art education
• The ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity, imagination, and critical thinking, while also maintaining discipline and order within the classroom
• The teacher should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Personal attributes

• Emulate and excel in ISKL’s culture by demonstrating empathy and care, commitment to collective efficacy beliefs in nurturing positive impacts on students’ achievements and having high expectations of self is an absolute necessity
• The teacher should be deeply passionate about art
• Have the ability to interact well with all within the ISKL community, able to navigate and be respectful in multinational settings
• Maintain a caring yet professional relationship with the students through respecting each student as an individual
• Be a self-starter, independent, problem-solver, flexible, hardworking and have the ability to be creative and be an absolute team player
• Be able to think creatively, communicate effectively, reason critically, collaborate constructively and learn enthusiastically.
• Demonstrated ability to develop community and generate trust while working with others
• The teacher should be hardworking and committed to their role, with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that their students receive the best possible art education

Qualifications and experiences preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or a related field
• Experience teaching art to elementary school students
• Knowledge of current best practices in art education

Important notes:

Role holders are expected to be fully committed and supportive of ISKL’s ongoing commitment to fostering, cultivating and preserving ISKL Values by holding themselves accountable and by modeling this commitment in the execution of duties and responsibilities in ISKL.

This role profile describes the core output expected in this role. It does not encompass a comprehensive list of specific tasks, temporary activities, or projects initiated as a result of changing contexts. Agility and a growth mindset are expected of all our employees.