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:
Visual Arts: Methods, materials, tools, concepts and effective assessment for grades 6-12 in the areas of:
surface (2-dimensional, including film photography)
space (3-dimensional), especially ceramics and including contemporary materiality
new media (4-dimensional), including digital media
Teaching the use of investigation/process journal to support the creative process
Understanding both traditional and contemporary artists as well as their processes and practices
Adapting and expanding curriculum for 21st Century learning and art/design practices.
Linking with local, regional artists and artisans to support student learning
Instructing in a Foundations/Studio Model
Curating student and staff art displays and exhibitions
Teaching IBDP Visual Arts
Using digital design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
Facilitating the development of disciplinary and transdisciplinary art and design practices.
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:
Developmental stages of students
Culturally responsive instructional practices
Differentiation and personalization
Standards-based assessment and reporting
Course-/program-specific knowledge
Collaborative and reflective practices
Wellbeing practices
SKILLS
AISC teachers can demonstrate specific skills and understanding and share examples of their current practice in the following areas:
Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms with students, parents and colleagues
Using technology to enhance the learning experience
Contributing to school initiatives, community, and culture
Embedding student voice and choice into classroom structures and routines
Managing time and projects effectively
Designing effective instruction to meet all learner needs
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:
Embracing responsibility for student learning
Modeling personal and professional growth
Leading others outside of the classroom
Innovating practices and programs
Collaborating with all community members
Communicating with all community members
Building community through action
Embedding wellbeing
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:
At least three years of relevant experience
Teaching credential
A record of continued professional growth
Experience working with English as Additional Language learners
Experience teaching and learning in a technology-integrated environment