Art Teacher, Elementary
International Community School - Singapore
School Background:
International Community School (ICS) is located in the modern, efficient, island nation of Singapore. English is one of Singapore’s four official languages, so those moving to Singapore usually have no difficulty settling into and getting around in the city. ICS - Singapore has a Kindergarten - Grade Twelve program that follows an American-based curriculum with some modifications to reflect its Southeast Asian environment. ICS-Singapore is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as well as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and our graduates have been accepted by an array of American and international universities. ICS - Singapore strives to challenge its students to explore God's world around them through creative hands-on projects as well as teacher-student dialogue and interaction, while at the same time establishing a high standard of achievement. ICS encourages its students to use their unique gifts to stimulate them to think beyond the memorization of facts and apply the knowledge they have gained. Our teachers are the most important part of our curriculum, and they treat each student with love and respect while at the same time exercising firm discipline when necessary. Integration of Christian character and Biblical teachings into our curriculum is a major focus of ICS.
Job Posting Title: Elementary School Art
Job Summary:
An Elementary School visual arts teacher at ICS must have a strong understanding of standards based assessment and have experience closing the achievement gap; They must also develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. The teacher should be confident in incorporating technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom with enthusiasm and also believe in collaboration with other colleagues and promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment. All ICS teachers are faithful followers of Jesus who lovingly models Christian values and has a heart for sharing Christ with students.
General Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on art lessons for elementary students in alignment with the school’s curriculum and learning objectives.
- Introduce students to various art forms, techniques, and media, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art.
- Foster an appreciation for art history and cultural diversity through lessons that incorporate artists, styles, and traditions from around the world.
- Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage improvement and creativity.
- Organize and display student artwork in classrooms, hallways, and school exhibitions to celebrate their achievements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to creative expression. Manage art supplies and resources, ensuring availability and proper use.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate art into interdisciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives.
- Encourage a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports all students’ artistic exploration.
- Stay current on art education trends and best practices to continuously enhance teaching methods.
- Assess student learning and progress toward learning standards regularly and provide progress reports as required.
- Maintain proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises utilizing teacher created discipline plans in conjunction with a school-wide discipline plan.
- Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will promote best practices in order to reach the whole child, as stated in the ICS mission statement.
- Lead Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) for students to earn a minimum of three points of ECA credit. This includes planning, organizing, and supervising activities that enhance students' skills, interests, and overall development outside of the regular curriculum
- Ensure Biblical Worldview Integration throughout the curriculum.
- Complete lesson/unit plans, Atlas, ESO documentation, and PLC expectations within specified time frames.
- Plan and lead a student Chapel when called upon.
- Attend and participate in devotions, teachers’ meetings, evening programs (if involving his or her students or as requested by the administration), and other meetings as assigned.
- Carry out supervisory recess duty as assigned (before school, break, lunch, after school).
- Maintain a classroom in a clean and educationally stimulating environment.
- Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade reports that provide comprehensive information for each student’s learning progress.
- Inform the administration if/when unable to fulfill any duty assigned.
- Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.. Submit all appropriate reports to the administration, guidance office, and business office as required by school regulations or as requested.
- Communicate with parents, students, and other professional staff regarding student progress (behavioral and academic).
- Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Qualifications:
Current state or provincial issued teacher certification, Minimum of 2 years teaching/admin/business experience, Minimum of an undergraduate degree, Experience Teaching in an international or cross-cultural environment, ACSI Certification, Masters degree preferred