Art Teacher
Concordia International School Ningbo
Ningbo, China
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2021
Job overview
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Art Teacher at Concordia International School, Ningbo you will instruct students of various grade levels in the area of art, and be responsible for cultivating a students’ sense of aesthetics, appreciation of artistic works, explore both 2-D and 3-D art, develop students’ techniques and use of various media, and use project and experiment-based approaches to discover color, form, proportion and other artistic principles. The teacher will be passionate about harnessing the students’ imagination and creativity while helping them to enjoy and complete artistic projects and activities. Motivational teaching skills are required to help students relate art in their daily lives, and to appreciate other artists’ work and enjoy the process of creating art, differentiating activities to ensure all levels of skill are catered for. The classroom projects and curriculum will be global in perspective to include artistic areas of the world throughout various time periods. The teacher will be aware of the intersection between fine art, design, graphics, science and technology and ask students to explore these intersections, looking at all art disciplines, from painting to architecture.
Essential Duties/Functions:
- Develop lesson plans for art class according to the grade level in accordance with learning objectives
- Create artwork as examples for students
- Demonstrate various art techniques and mediums
- Develop students’ art techniques
- Assist students in completing projects
- Assess students work following subject standards
- Manage the classroom and students appropriately
- Communicate with parents
- Plan and implement Young Artists Exhibition by students from K-6
- Work closely with grade level teachers to integrate art into the curriculum
- Keep art room a pleasant learning environment.
- Maintain and inventory art room and equipment
- Order art supplies and manage inventory
- Organize and store art supplies
- Create monthly bulletin boards
- Design and produce Christmas program backdrop/props
- Assist teachers with art needs
- Communicate with TAs and others
- Other duties as assigned
This role requires
- Teamwork across school departments.
- Child and family focus.
- Effective Communication.
- Results Orientation.
- Strong administrative skills and use of school learner management systems
- Regular documentation of student development and achievements.
- Practical Thinking and Decision-Making.
- Continuous Improvement of the department.
- Creation of departmental policies and handbooks in line with marketing guidelines
- Supporting others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Art or Art Education from an accredited college or university.
National or State issued license or certifications
PREFERRED SKILLS
3 years’ experience
Master’s degree
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Equipment Use: Kiln, sinks, paints and other art supplies
Mental Demands: Ability to give instructions to students and help meet individuals' needs.
Physical Demands: Good vision, ability to move around the art room, lift up to 25 lbs.
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About Concordia International School Ningbo
- Concordia International School Ningbo
- 1 Jicao Street, Yinzhou District, Ningbo
- Zhejiang
- 315000
- China
Why work for Concordia International School Ningbo ?
With the advent of the age of artificial intelligence, mechanical automation and increasingly advanced biotechnology have brought great convenience to human work and life, and have triggered Concordia's thinking about the future of education. How does the new technological revolution essentially affect education now and even in the future? Can the educational wisdom we have accumulated lead today's students to adapt to and even create the future they desire? Concordia's answer is that whole-person education that conforms to the laws of human growth is still the most likely path to success, which is expressed in Concordia's philosophy: Harmony and Difference, Harmony for Prosperity.
About Concordia School Ningbo
Relying on the Concordia Global Education Community, which has global influence and a long history of development, and as a supporting project of Ningbo's "3315 Talent Program", Concordia School Ningbo is based on the principle of "Harmony and Difference, Harmony for the Future". Concordia School Ningbo (CSN) and Concordia International School Ningbo (CISN) are established under the motto of "Harmony and Difference, Harmony for Prosperity". The two schools are distinctive in their philosophies, curricula, and teaching staff, providing diverse, profound, dynamic, and life-affirming whole-person education programs for families with different needs, and nurturing new generations who are inquisitive, knowledgeable, caring, and who have made lifelong learning a lifelong pursuit. At the same time, the two schools share cutting-edge educational resources, integrate Chinese and foreign cultures, and work together to form a vibrant, inclusive, multicultural community of Concordia learners. We believe that the forms of a vital education can be varied, but the commonalities embodied in the inherent spirit as well as in the practice far outweigh the differences.
Make a difference where it matters most
At Concordia, we build environments that stimulate student learning, plan rigorous and dynamic curricula, design rich and personalized teaching and learning activities that promote curiosity and creativity, and guide students to become their best selves in terms of academic competence and personality development. Our students enjoy learning, take ownership of their learning, apply what they learn, and collaborate and grow with their peers and teachers.
At Concordia, our teachers tailor their teaching to students' abilities and interests, and set up authentic teaching situations to provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, utilize their creativity, and challenge themselves. Through teaching and learning by example, teachers build a bond of mutual respect, trust and care with their students, care for their physical and mental health, support their students in developing their identity and extend it to others, and build a partnership with their students to make progress together.
Take your career in your own direction
At Concordia, the school administration, teachers, students, and parents work together to create an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates diversity. Each member of the school community collaborates with each other and takes different actions to fulfill and support the school's vision and mission. Concordia believes that every Concordia educator is able to retain his or her unique individuality within the Concordia community of learners, while tapping into the commonalities in collaboration with others, and that harmony and diversity are the key to success.
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