Art Teacher, Bloomingdale International School, India

This school is based in Vijayawada, India and is looking for an Art Teacher

Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following Job descriptions:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history,
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
• Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, mono-printing
• Understand a variety of “master” techniques
• Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding, and prepare progress reports
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after-school art club
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration