Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal, the MS/US Art Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing differentiated instruction for MS Art (grades 5th-8th) 9th and 10th grade Art (2D art, 3D art, and some digital art) and IB Art based on ongoing assessment; communicating clearly with parents and colleagues; and coordinating support with the best interests of each individual child in mind.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Create a classroom environment that promotes an exemplary learning community: enriched by differences, informed through inquiry, global in reach.
• Plan and implement clear, well-thought-out lesson plans that connect in-class learning to concepts and real-world situations, and generate enthusiasm and academic excellence in the classroom.
• Demonstrate command of the Art content and curriculum.
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners and provide varied forms of feedback on learning.
• Monitor the academic, personal, emotional, and social progress of students.
• Use technology purposefully in the classroom to enhance learning and to provide information and feedback to students and parents.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Practice regular, punctual attendance of instructional periods.
• Ensure the safety of students, following supervision standards and guidelines in common areas.
• Handle appropriately and professionally the supervision and/or re-direction of students.
• Communicate regularly with parents by relevant means to the learning: class newsletters, notes, telephone calls, conferences, emails, websites, etc.
• Communicate in a timely, clear, and effective manner with students, parents, and colleagues, informally and formally.
• Highlight students’ successes and areas of growth through assessment.
• Implement support strategies with the Student Support Team (SST) and communicate with parents regarding support.
• Execute distance education when directed and needed to include alternative teaching and learning delivery methods: develop online courses reflecting best practices, provide student support to include alternative assignments and assessments, collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and students online to build a connected and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be available to students within contractual hours in addition to instructional time.
• Attend meetings and events necessary for the advancement of student learning, such as faculty meetings and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Prepare adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Complete progress reports and report cards in alignment with school requirements.
• Fulfill regular administrative tasks, such as timely completion and correction of attendance.
• Serve as a student advisor to a group of upper or middle school students if needed, for an additional stipend.
• Engage with students, colleagues, and parents to foster a sense of community.
• Work with colleagues, management, and staff in a constructive, collaborative, and cooperative manner.
• Actively seek opportunities for professional growth.
• Represent WIS in a manner that reflects the Mission and the Core Beliefs of Learning.
• Work with Admissions to support appropriate acceptance and placement of students at WIS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Previous teaching experience of 3-5 years is preferable
• Experience with the IB MYP and/or DP is preferable, but not required
• Passion for WIS’s mission
• Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus