NOW HIRING
Visual Arts Teacher
Basic Salary: R15,000 TCTC (Depending on experience)
Location: ZA, Western Cape, Cape Town – Oranjezicht
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract with possibility of permanency
Starting Date: 14 April 2023
We are seeking a confident, creative and compassionate visual arts teacher to lead and enhance the vision for a vibrant visual arts program.
The Visual Arts Teacher will teach across the school and report both to the Head of School and Head of Education.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach visual arts classes across the school
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Implement a rigorous and balanced standards-based art curriculum including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking
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Demonstrate artistic skill using a wide variety of 2D and 3D media
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
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Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement
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Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
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Employ instructional methods that motivate students to continue to pursue study in the visual arts community
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Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and work with challenging students
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Organise and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus
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Contribute to departmental and school wide curriculum projects and other initiatives
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Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Visual Arts Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
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3+ years’ experience leading visual arts instruction in an urban, multicultural setting
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Culturally responsive educator with a strong sense for creativity and thinking out of the box
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High degree of comfort working with colleagues to build and refine engaging, standards based learning experiences that are responsive to the needs and interests of the communities you serve
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Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with classroom teachers, staff, and other team members
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Excellent classroom management skills and use appropriate authentic assessment strategies to monitor student progress
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Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and adjust practice to meet the needs of all students
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Strong organisational skills, setting up structures that allow you to manage your own work effectively and position colleagues for success
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Operationally savvy
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Excellent administrative and reporting skills
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Must be comfortable working independently
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Valid South African Police clearance required
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SACE registration or eligible to apply for SACE
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Sexual Offenders Affidavit required
Personal skills and attributes:
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Obsessed with making a lasting, positive impact on a global student body.
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The ability to elicit the best from teachers and students through excellent rapport, meaningful engagement and sincere commitment to their success.
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Ability to engage with students from diverse environments, cultures and communities.
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Knowledge and passion for the subject area.
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Inclusive and dedicated to developing all students.
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Must be able to take initiative as well as self-audit.
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Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Strong organisational skills and flexibility.
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An ‘excellence’ mindset.
If you are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a new challenge, please submit your comprehensive CV with contactable references to amber@steppingstones.org.za.
Closing date: 20 March 2023.