Art Teacher

Job Description* *

Job Title:
Art Teacher
School / Location:
ISG Dammam
School / Department:
High/Senior
Subjects:
Art
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
‎191 days @ ‎8 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
Saudi National, Dependent
Position Start Date:
As soon as possible
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Maggie Cashdollar, High School Assistant Principal
Requisition Number:
‎01-‎2324-‎081
Summary
We are looking for an Art teacher to teach our high school students.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
* Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
* Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum
* Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centered program to promote learning in art courses for students
* Demonstrate creativity
* Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records
* Evaluate and grade students class work and assignments
* Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class
* Observe, monitor and record student progress
* Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
* Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
* Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
* Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
* Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
* Support district and school initiatives with professionalism
* Demonstrate creativity
* Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
* Provide supervision to student "after school activity" or coach/assistant coach the athletic team
* Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times
* Embody, uphold, and promote the ISG Learning Principles :
* Students learn best with voice and choice
* Learning is a reflective practice
* Learning requires a safe, collaborative environment
* Learning requires feedback for growth
* Learning inspires passionate engagement
* Learning from failure requires a growth mindset
* Appropriate challenge engages and motivates learners
* Embody, uphold and promote the ISG Assessment Beliefs :
* Purpose:
* The purpose of assessment is to improve learning
* Beliefs:
* The student is the first and most important user of assessment data
* Reflection is integral to deep learning
* Assessments should be aligned with adopted standards
* Feedback to students should be timely, targeted, accurate, actionable, ongoing, and embedded in the assessment process
* Assessments should produce accurate data capable of informing instruction and learning
* Assessments should give students opportunities to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways
* Creating and upholding structures that support teacher collaboration around assessment practices will enhance student learning
* Strive to help students demonstrate and embody the characteristics of the ISG Profile of Graduates :
* Leadership - inspire and motivate others
* Collaboration - purposeful and effective interaction with others
* Individuality - self-development, confidence, and motivation
* Open mindedness - embrace and respect diverse ideas to refine perspective(s), balance judgment, and inspire compassion
* Balance - well-roundedness, focus, and sustenance of a healthy mental and physical lifestyle through an efficient and proficient use of time
* Integrity - willingness and desire to do the right thing
* Growth mindset - belief that talents may be learned and perfected through perseverance
* Critical thinking - apply multiple perspectives and deep reasoning to real world situations
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal
Qualifications and Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of Bachelor's degree
* Master's degree preferred
* Certification as a teacher
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
* Experience as an Art teacher, preferable at the high school level
Skills
* Excellent command of English, both written and oral
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Highly-developed classroom management skill
* Sound knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
* Maturity to handle a range of situations
* Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality