Visual Arts Teacher, Upper School
Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver
Canada
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2017
Job overview
Maternity Leave January 2018 - December 2018
Mulgrave is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational pre-K – 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are looking for a well-qualified and experienced Visual Arts teacher, a key member of our Upper School faculty. This individual will take a leading role in the further development of visual arts (G10-12), within and outside the curriculum, and work closely with the Middle School visual arts staff to ensure a strong, coherent progression of skills and concepts from G6-12. This position is temporary full-time from January 2018 to December 2018.
We are situated in one of the world’s most beautiful cities in a spectacular natural environment. We have an excellent learning and teaching environment. The Upper School is comprised of approximately 500 students in grades 6-12. Nearly all of these students study for the IB MYP and IB Diploma and enjoy a holistic, pre-university and internationally focused education with an emphasis on all four strands of education: the arts, athletics, service and academics. All students are required to meet the demands of the IBO programmes and BC provincial requirements.
Visual Arts Teacher - Job Duties:
Including but not limited to the following:
- Teach IB Diploma Visual Arts in Grade 11 and 12
- Teach the IB MYP Visual Arts elective in Grade 9 and 10
- Teach visual arts elective courses in the Middle School elective programme
- Sponsor and support the co-curricular Arts Council
- Provide pastoral care as an advisor
Qualifications:
- Current experience of the IB MYP and DP programmes and a commitment to the IB philosophy required.
- An ability to connect with, and inspire students to outstanding levels of achievement and performance in visual arts
- Ideally 7 to 10 years of teaching experience with a Bachelors or Masters in Education.
- A deep understanding of, and passion for, art, along with technical expertise required.
- A grounding in academic art theory and history in order to deliver the DP Arts curriculum required.
- Ideally, assessment experience with the IB Diploma Visual Arts course required.
- International teaching experience is an asset.
- Affinity with our school's values and mission.
- All of the requirements and certifications to teach in BC or ability to obtain by the start date.
- Hold an age appropriate First Aid Certificate.
- Experience teaching in a technology rich environment.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners.
The salary range for this position will be $72,439 to $91,845 based on skills and experience and 4% of annual salary in lieu to be used towards benefits.
Please see our web site for further information about our school and a detailed job description at www.mulgrave.com. Your resume and covering letter should be emailed no later than November 1, 2017 to employment@mulgrave.com. Please include “Visual Arts Teacher” in the subject line.
We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mulgrave School2330 Cypress Bowl Lane
West Vancouver, BC V7S 3H9
About Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver
- Mulgrave, The International School of Vancouver
- 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver
- British Columbia
- V7S 3H9
- Canada
Mulgrave provides education and inspiration for students based on an enriched curriculum, and fosters standards of excellence in developing knowledgeable, confident, compassionate and public-spirited individuals.
Mulgrave is co-educational and non-denominational, offering classes from Kindergarten Pre-K3 through Grade 12. We offer a school environment that is positive, caring and vibrant with a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We set high levels of expectations and foster the development of intrinsic discipline. Our school maintains close and frequent communication with the families of our students and is responsive to their needs. At Mulgrave, integrity is embraced and the spirit of community is alive.
Mulgrave embraces the philosophy and Mission Statement of the International Baccalaureate Organisation:
"The International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."
Mulgrave Vision Statement
By inspiring excellence in education and life, Mulgrave strives to equip life-long learners to thrive in a culturally diverse and interdependent world and to embrace, with passion and confidence, their responsibility always to do their best to support others and to make a difference by serving their communities, both locally and in the world at large.
Our students pursue excellence in four strands:
- Academics
- Arts
- Athletics
- Citizenship
Mulgrave students are expected to demonstrate success and growth in all four strands, and they are given the opportunities and support needed to do so.
Academics
Mulgrave School provides education and inspiration for students based on an enriched curriculum. We set high levels of expectations and foster intrinsic discipline in the pursuit of excellence. Our students enjoy a positive, supportive and vibrant environment in which to grow, learn and fluorish. It is our aim to help each individual fulfil his or her own unique potential.
Arts
Passion inspires curiosity and depth. Participation in the Arts strand is expected of all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Mulgrave offers Comprehensive Music, Theatre Arts, Choir, Vocal Ensembles, Band, Film and Visual Arts in this strand.
Athletics
Students are encouraged to be the best that they can be, with great emphasis placed upon effort and participation. Excellence resides in the full development of each student's potential. Mulgrave competes with both ISA and Public Schools, in swimming, cross-country running, soccer, badminton, golf, volleyball, track and field, gymnastics, basketball and rugby.
Citizenship
Mulgrave School is an intimate and nurturing atmosphere in which students can develop into knowledgeable, confident, compassionate and public spirited individuals. Students are expected to meet high standards of character and daily behaviour, and strive for courtesy, tolerance, perseverance, the ethic of hard work, self discipline, honesty, courage and a commitment to service.
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