Art Teacher - Springforth Community School

Springforth Community School is a Christian multicultural educational institution that has provided quality education for over 15 years. Our mission is to provide quality nursery, primary and secondary education, in a nurturing stimulating environment. We offer the Cambridge and Ghana Education Service curricula

Job Description

Reports to: Principal

Main Purpose of Job

• To deliver the Creative Arts and Design curriculum
• Maintain a positive and supportive environment in the classroom
• Impart Christian values and moral education to children and promote good behaviour

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Teach a range of creative disciplines to offer a broad Arts Curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons weekly and termly curriculum schedules. that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Identify, develop, and use educational materials in creative ways.
• Develop students’ drawing, coloring, and painting techniques. Provide instruction on the use of media such as graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paint.
• Organize the classroom and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Monitor and record children’s progress and creative development.
• Prepare mid-term and end-of-year progress reports.
• Deliver the Arts Club on the extra-curricular activities program
• Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed

Professional Development

• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the arts curriculum.
• Participate in and contribute to staff training programs.

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Required Skills or Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Arts with a teaching qualification, or equivalent.
• Prior experience as an art teacher and teaching students 5-16-year-olds.
• Creative and artistic abilities and creative ideas
• Passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver creative lessons.
• Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.