Middle & Senior School Art Teacher

Aspengrove School, a JK-12 International Baccalaureate School, is inviting applications from passionate and enthusiastic IB MYP and DP Visual Art educators for the 2021-2022 school year. Aspengrove School is a place where students and teachers work together to explore the opportunities of the IB curriculum, through their commitment to IB ideals as members of a strong community. AGS challenges and inspires our students to act with purpose as compassionate, knowledgeable, and principled global citizens who embody the IB Learner profile.

Our 40 acre campus setting affords rich opportunities for students and teachers to explore learning in a spectacular setting. The successful candidate will be interested in working with a community of committed learners. Reporting to the MYP/DP Principal, the successful candidate will ideally have the following qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities will include:
Teaching MYP and DP Visual Arts classes as assigned by the Principal.

Ensuring that the written curriculum is of the highest quality and meets all requirements of MYP and/or DP Visual Art

Nurturing meaningful relationships with students

Managing the visual arts budget and ensuring that ordering occurs in a timely manner

Delivering lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of all students

Communicating consistently and professionally with students, faculty and parents

Creating learning engagements based on the IB MYP/DP philosophy of inquiry based learning

Contributing to the co-curricular life of the school

Participating in continuous professional learning

Skills and Qualifications:
3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in an IB school, with (minimum) a Bachelor’s Degree in the Visual Arts or related BA program and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education

All of the requirements and certifications to teach in BC or ability to obtain the necessary certification by the start date

An ability to connect with, and inspire students in visual arts and design

A deep understanding of, and passion for, art, along with technical expertise

An ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

An ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners

A grounding in academic art theory and history in order to deliver the DP Arts curriculum

Assessment experience with the IB Diploma Visual Arts program would be an asset

Excellent organizational and communication skills, passionate about teaching and mentoring students

Active work permit, permanent residency or Canadian citizenship.

This position is eligible for the School’s Group benefit plan, including matching contributions to the School’s Group RRSP Savings plan and tuition discount for enrolled children. Applicants should either be Canadian or a permanent resident of Canada.

Thank you very much for all inquiries; we will only contact short listed candidates. Please submit your resume and cover letter to our HR Administrator at [email protected] no later than Monday May 21, 2021.

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