JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title

Secondary Visual Arts

Supervisor’s Title

Middle School Principal and High School Principal

Effective Date

August 1, 2025

Salary Schedule

Depends on experience and qualification

 

AISC Mission

Together we inspire a love of learning, empowering all students with the courage, confidence, creativity and compassion to make their unique contribution in a diverse and dynamic world.

 

Our Core Values
Respect | Responsibility | Excellence | Integrity | Diversity

We believe that…

  1. Each person has equal intrinsic value, worthy of dignity and respect.
  2. We are responsible for our choices and their effect on ourselves, others, and the environment.
  3. Being open to new ideas and challenging experiences enriches our lives. 
  4. Mutual respect, trust, and caring foster healthy interpersonal relationships. 
  5. Embracing our diversity makes us a stronger community.
  6. In an interconnected world, our positive contributions to the community and the environment are essential.
  7. Individuals thrive in a nurturing environment that provides for their physical and emotional safety.

 

Our Vision for the AISC Learner
At AISC, successful learners are…



POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AISC teachers are responsible for ensuring that all instructional and assessment practices, curriculum development, classroom management, and professional growth align with and contribute to the School’s Mission, Core Values, and Vision for the AISC Learner.  

Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

  1. Visual Arts: Methods, materials, tools, concepts and effective assessment for grades 6-12 in the areas of:
    1. surface (2-dimensional, including film photography)
    2. space (3-dimensional), especially ceramics and including contemporary materiality
    3. new media (4-dimensional), including digital media
  2. Teaching the use of investigation/process journal to support the creative process
  3. Understanding both traditional and contemporary artists as well as their processes and practices
  4. Adapting and expanding curriculum for 21st Century learning and art/design practices.
  5. Linking with local, regional artists and artisans to support student learning
  6. Instructing in a Foundations/Studio Model
  7. Curating student and staff art displays and exhibitions
  8. Teaching IBDP Visual Arts 
  9. Using digital design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
  10. Facilitating the development of disciplinary and transdisciplinary art and design practices.
  11. Supervising and empowering a Visual Arts Teaching Assistant/Artist

 

KNOWLEDGE

 

Successful AISC teachers are learners. They can demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding and share examples of their growth in the following areas:   

  1. Developmental stages of students
  2. Culturally responsive instructional practices
  3. Differentiation and personalization
  4. Standards-based assessment and reporting
  5. Course-/program-specific knowledge
  6. Collaborative and reflective practices
  7. Wellbeing practices

 

SKILLS

 

AISC teachers can demonstrate specific skills and understanding and share examples of their current practice in the following areas:  

  1. Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms with students, parents and colleagues
  2. Using technology to enhance the learning experience
  3. Contributing to school initiatives, community, and culture
  4. Embedding student voice and choice into classroom structures and routines 
  5. Managing time and projects effectively
  6. Designing effective instruction to meet all learner needs
  7. Actively engaging students in the learning experience through a variety of pedagogical approaches


PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

 

AISC teachers are expected to demonstrate effectiveness and growth by:

  1. Embracing responsibility for student learning
  2. Modeling personal and professional growth
  3. Leading others outside of the classroom
  4. Innovating practices and programs
  5. Collaborating with all community members
  6. Communicating with all community members
  7. Building community through action
  8. Embedding wellbeing
  9. Demonstrating ethics and integrity in all interactions

 

AISC is a thriving community of students, parents and professionals. To support this community, AISC professionals volunteer, participate, and engage with AISC initiatives, events, and programs.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

AISC seeks teachers with appropriate experiences that have helped them develop their knowledge, skills, and talents:

  1. At least three years of relevant experience
  2. Teaching credential
  3. A record of continued professional growth 
  4. Experience working with English as Additional Language learners
  5. Experience teaching and learning in a technology-integrated environment
  6. Experience in leading co-curricular activities

 

NOTE

The above job description is meant to outline general knowledge, skills and responsibilities. It may be necessary to assume other duties and responsibilities that are not specifically outlined herein.