Creative Arts Teacher at Aga Khan Academy

The Creative Arts Teacher will  be responsible for developing in each student, an interest in and the ability for creative expression in both visual and physical terms. They will encourage students to use skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations and to discover and develop talents of students in the field of creative art.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• To develop each student’s skills, understanding and confidence through practical creative expression and activities.
• To encourage students’ creativity and expand their awareness and enjoyment of the Creative Arts at their appropriate level.
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of the Creative Arts curriculum.
• Assisting in development of budgets for projects and on-going activities for the Creative Arts department.
• Ensuring he/she is up to date and well informed about developments and changes in the Creative Arts curriculum
• Update of the Creative Art library and resources.
• Observe and evaluate student work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement while providing feedback throughout the lesson.
• To assist in direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging for Creative Art events i.e. Art Exhibitions, Musicals, PYP Exhibition etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in fine Arts with experience in the other Creative Arts. 
• 5 years’ teaching experience in an international school.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.