Visual Arts Teacher - PYP
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Mombasa , Kenya
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 August 2020
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2020
Job overview
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is the first of a network of 18-planned academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The Academies provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential, on a merit basis. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme; the student body reflects marked diversity, and includes both national and international students from all socio-economic backgrounds. AKA Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities.
Exciting career opportunities await those who wish to make a difference. For further information please visit our website https://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
We are currently recruiting an Visual Arts Teacher for the Primary Year Program. She/he will be part of a community that develops young people's talent and potential from Mombasa to be the well-educated, ethical and pluralistic leaders of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will assist in developing each student’s skills, understanding and confidence through practical activities, and to encourage them to create and expand an awareness and enjoyment of the arts at an appropriate level.
The Visual Arts Teacher will be responsible for coordinating arts related learning expeditions and partnerships with arts organizations as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay.
The successful candidate should have minimum a Bachelor’s degree with professional teaching qualification and at least 3 years’ experience in teaching the IB DP, MYP and PYP . She/he should demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students to gain a deeper appreciation for art.
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in its care. As an employer, the school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
The closing date for applications: 29 March 2020
Start date: 1 August 2020
Being an intentionally diverse community, we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all cultural and educational backgrounds. Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.akdn.org/careers
About The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
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Opened in 2003, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a day and residential school located in Mombasa, Kenya, offering world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential. The Academy, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, is the first of a network of 18 planned Academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body and an experienced team of educators and staff. Admission to the Academy is based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students with demonstrated need.
At the Academy, students are encouraged to create a balance between academics, sports, cultural activities and community life. Students are challenged to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious, while also being respectful and appreciative of other people's cultures, social structures, values and beliefs. In line with the Academy's mission and vision to create global leaders of tomorrow, Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world's top universities.
For further information on the Academy, visit: http://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
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