At ASW we are committed to being Aff ... diversity as a strength of our community.
Position: MYP Visual Arts Teacher
Division: Upper School
Reports to:Upper School Principal
Contract: Full-time
Basic Qualifications and Requirements- Maintains teacher certification from an accredited institution.
- Has a minimum of two years of experience teaching IB MYP Visual Arts.
- Has completed official training for MYP Visual Arts.
- Demonstrates understanding of the school curriculum and participates in curriculum review and design.
- Plans and teaches classes following the IB curriculum and MYP framework.
- Provides timely feedback to students and utilizes a data-driven approach to teaching and learning.
- Uses a wide range of technologies, uses creative teaching strategies, and teaches classes according to the IB Approaches to Teaching.
- Maintains up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, syllabus and reports.
- Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
- Works collaboratively with subject area teachers planning units, sharing resources, and moderating assessments.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to 21st Century learning.
- Attends curriculum planning meetings, faculty meetings and department meetings.
- Keep parents informed about student progress by writing academic progress reports.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the curriculum by reading current literature and syllabus updates and participating in professional development opportunities offered by the school.
- Supports students socially and emotionally by contributing to the school’s Advisory program.
- Contributes to enhancing the school community for our students by supervising a club or coaching a sport.
- Is willing to serve on committees that review school policies and procedures.
- Is enthusiastic and resourceful in creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
- Is a positive, respectful, collaborative member of the school community in all interactions with colleagues and students.
- Is adaptable and flexible and highly tolerant of change.