Elementary Classroom Teacher - Arts

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian International School in Singapore is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher (Arts) to lead Visual Arts education and drive student engagement.

The role requires exemplary teaching, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will work with the Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary, supporting the IB Primary Years Programme and ongoing exhibition activities.

Qualifications

• Exemplary teaching and learning skills in Visual Arts.
• Strong organisational/administrative skills for data/curriculum documentation.
• Ability to work with teams and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
• Commitment to professional learning community.

Responsibilities

• Set appropriate Visual Arts tasks and activities with differentiation.
• Regularly check student work and provide feedback to parents and students.
• Encourage use of appropriate technologies in Visual Arts classes.
• Set assessment tasks to measure learning (formative/summative).
• Maintain records of student achievements and communications.
• Complete student reports diligently.
• Care for school resources and respond to damages.
• Recognise student achievements (merit certificates).
• Encourage participation in the Exhibition process.
• Other duties as determined with Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Assessment feedback

Technology in art

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 a Elementary Classroom Teacher (Arts) at the Australian 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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