Teacher of Visual Arts - PYP at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The position

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating arts related learning expeditions and partnerships with arts organizations as well as developing student’s skills, understanding and confidence through practical activities. 

Duty & Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum documents in collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy in PYP.
• Engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students
• Authentically access, record and track the progress of all students. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively, and honestly with parents and guardians and be used to inform teaching practice
• Communicate necessary programmes information to all stakeholders
• Monitor all student’s behavior to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the school
• Contribution to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students
• Communicate academic concerns to relevant mentor/Head of year
• Inspire and motivate students gain a deeper appreciation of Art

The requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
• Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a Bed/Med
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in the subject area
• Previous IB experience is preferred