Elementary Classroom Teacher - Arts

Australian International School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian International School Singapore invites applications for an Elementary Classroom Teacher (Arts). The successful candidate will lead Visual Arts instruction in the Primary Years Programme, differentiating tasks, assessing student work, and reporting outcomes to parents.

Collaboration with the Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary is essential, with a January 2027 start date. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for integrating technology

Qualifications

• Exemplary teaching and learning skills in Visual Arts.
• Outstanding organisational/administrative skills for data and curriculum docs.
• Strong commitment to a professional learning community.
• Ability to work with teams and promote quality teaching and learning.
• High level of communication with students, colleagues, parents and community.
• Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
• Proven capacity to fulfil core responsibilities.
• Position commences January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Set appropriate Visual Arts tasks and activities with differentiation.
• Regularly check student work and provide feedback to parents and students.
• Keep up with new technologies and encourage appropriate technologies in Visual Arts.
• Set assessment tasks to measure outcomes (formative & summative) and respond to student needs.
• Maintain records of student achievements for assessment.
• Maintain communications with students and parents.
• Complete student reports diligently.
• Care for school resources and act on damage promptly.
• Regularly reward students for good achievement (e.g. merit certificates).
• Encourage involvement in the Exhibition process.
• Other duties as consulted with the Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary.

Skills

Visual Arts instruction

Student assessment & reporting

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Organisation & data management

Job description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for aElementary Classroom Teacher (Arts)at theAustralian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements

• Set appropriate Visual Arts tasks and activities i.e. matching required outcomes - differentiation
• Regularly check student work and provide feedback to parents and students
• Keep up with new technologies and encourage the use of appropriate technologies in Visual Arts classes
• Set assessment tasks which assess student achievement outcomes (formative and summative) and respond to the needs of students
• Maintain adequate records of student achievements for assessment
• Maintain adequate communications with students and parents
• Complete student reports diligently
• Care for school resources and act promptly and effectively upon cases of undue damage
• Regularly reward students for good achievement (e.g. merit certificates)
• Encourage enthusiastic involvement in the Exhibition process
• Other duties as determined in consultation with the Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary.

Qualifications

• Exemplary teaching and learning skills which achieves an outstanding level of student learning in the area of Visual Arts.
• Outstanding organisational and administrative skills that support effective and efficient management of data related to student performance and curriculum documentation relevant to the teaching of Visual Arts.
• A strong commitment to the development of a professional learning community that is deeply embedded in the culture of the school
• A demonstrated capacity to work with teams and develop co-operative and constructive working relationships that promote quality teaching and learning practices.
• A demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, colleagues, parents and broader community.
• Experience of working with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
• Demonstrated experience/capacity to fulfil the core responsibilities of the position.
• This position will commence in January 2027.

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