Secondary Art Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Australian International School (AIS) Saigon, a renowned international, co-educational K-13 school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has been educating young men and women for more than 16 years. Known for our innovation, collaboration and engagement, and our care for each student, we seek a dynamic, visionary, and committed Kindergarten Teacher to be part of our Primary School team. AIS is an IB PYP authorised school. AIS Saigon offers a competitive remuneration package, which includes accommodation allowance; flight allowance; and insurance.  The school community is friendly, supportive, and welcoming.  We place great pride in our ethos, and we value our staff and support their professional development.  Vietnam and in particular Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant place to live, with a rich culture.  Teachers enjoy an excellent standard of living.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use a range of instructional techniques and media consistent with available resources and student needs.
• Plan and prepare learning activities to guide students toward achieving curriculum objectives.
• Expand students' use of individual and collaborative strategies to generate concepts.
• Incorporate new technologies and tools into the creative process.
• Teach students how to identify elements of art and design and apply them to create concepts.
• Further students' knowledge of visual arts and media through art theory and history.
• Develop students' aesthetic understanding and appreciation to enable them to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Enable students to create a functional portfolio of their artworks.
• Plan and prepare art displays and exhibitions for the school and community.
• Evaluate each student's performance on a continual basis.
• Ensure that the required standards of classroom management and student behaviour are met.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A positive, child-centred individual with excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Teaching Certification in Art.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with students.
• Qualified teaching certificate/licensure appropriate for grade level and subject area.
• Solid working knowledge of the concepts, activities, and techniques related to teaching Visual Arts at the required level.
• Experience in teaching IGCSE Cambridge and IB.
• Well-organised and versed in school management systems.
• Patient, flexible, and innovative, with a clear comprehension of how students learn.
• Team player, diplomatic, proactive and problem-solver.

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.