Art Teacher

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Al Khobar seeks a passionate Visual Arts Teacher to deliver IB-focused lessons and foster student creativity. The role involves guiding students through artistic processes, organizing exhibitions, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall curriculum. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of the IB framework and a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the IB Visual Arts curriculum (PYP, MYP).
• Experience guiding students through the IB art assessment process.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development within the IB framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging visual arts lessons aligned with IB curriculum frameworks.
• Guide students through the creative process including ideation and final presentation.
• Organize and curate student art exhibitions and participate in school-wide events.

Skills

IB Visual Arts curriculum knowledge

Artistic techniques

Inquiry-based learning

Digital portfolio management

Creative lesson planning

Communication skills

Technological proficiency

Organizational skills

Inclusivity in teaching

Professional development commitment

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Deliver engaging visual arts lessons aligned with IB curriculum frameworks (PYP, MYP).
• Foster students' creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse artistic expressions.
• Develop and implement unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments based on IB philosophy and practices.
• Encourage student inquiry through conceptual understanding and reflective practice.
• Guide students through the creative process including ideation, exploration of media, technique development, and final presentation.
• Support students in building their IB Art portfolios and preparing for internal and external assessments.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to interdisciplinary planning and projects.
• Participate in IB professional development and contribute to curriculum reviews.
• Organize and curate student art exhibitions and participate in school-wide events.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked art classroom/studio space.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the IB Visual Arts curriculum (PYP, MYP).
• Strong understanding of artistic techniques across a range of media (e.g., painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, mixed media).
• Ability to integrate conceptual thinking and inquiry-based learning into art instruction.
• Experience guiding students through the IB art assessment process,.
• Proficiency in maintaining digital portfolios and documentation of student learning.
• Creative and flexible approach to lesson planning and classroom management.
• Strong visual and design sensibility with the ability to model artistic processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Technological proficiency in digital art tools, design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), and online learning platforms.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse artistic and cultural perspectives.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, particularly within the IB framework.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance instruction, assessment, and extracurricular involvement (e.g., exhibitions, art clubs).