Art Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Picacho McGregor School is part of the Inspired Education Group, a leading global network of over 125 premium schools. Inspired provides a world-class education built around academic excellence, sports, performing arts, and character development, offering students exceptional opportunities to thrive both locally and globally.

As a member of the Picacho McGregor team, you will join a vibrant bilingual school community in Los Cabos while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and professional development opportunities available through Inspired’s international network. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside outstanding educators worldwide and contribute to shaping confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Part-Time Art Teacher to inspire students through visual arts and artistic expression. The successful candidate will foster creativity, imagination, and technical skills while creating engaging learning experiences that encourage students to explore a variety of artistic mediums and develop confidence in their artistic abilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging art lessons that promote creativity, artistic exploration, and skill development across a range of visual art disciplines.
• Teach students fundamental and advanced techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and other visual arts practices.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves creatively and take artistic risks.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying artistic abilities, interests, and learning needs.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to support artistic growth and achievement.
• Organize, maintain, and manage art materials, equipment, and classroom resources in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support and contribute to school exhibitions, showcases, art displays, and other events that celebrate student creativity.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives that integrate the arts into the wider curriculum.
• Foster an appreciation for art history, cultural diversity, and contemporary artistic practices.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding, health and safety, and educational policies at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture, or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience in Art, Visual Arts, or Creative Arts within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of artistic techniques, mediums, and creative processes.
• Ability to inspire creativity, confidence, and artistic expression in students of different ages and abilities.
• Experience planning engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage materials, projects, and exhibitions effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school community.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and inclusive educational practices.
• Fluency in English and/or Spanish, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.