Fine Arts Teacher

TITLE: FINE ARTS TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

Primary Purpose:  

The Fine Arts Teacher will teach fine arts subject at various grade levels, including painting, drawing, and digital arts.

1. Painting

• Curriculum Development: Develop a curriculum that covers a range of painting techniques (e.g., watercolor, oil, acrylic) and styles (e.g., realism, abstract, impressionism). Include historical and contemporary art contexts to enrich students' understanding and appreciation.
• Technique Instruction: Teach foundational and advanced painting techniques, color theory, composition, and texture. Encourage experimentation with various brushes, tools, and surfaces.
• Critique and Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on students’ work, fostering an environment where critique is seen as a valuable part of the learning process.
• Exhibition Preparation: Guide students in preparing their work for school exhibitions, including framing, presentation, and discussing their work with an audience.

1. Drawing and Sketching

• Skill Development: Focus on developing core drawing skills, including perspective, shading, figure drawing, and still life. Introduce a variety of drawing mediums (pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink).
• Creative Exercises: Implement exercises that boost creativity and imagination, such as blind contour drawing, gesture drawing, and expressive mark-making.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Integrate drawing projects with other academic subjects, such as history (historical figure portraits), science (scientific illustration), or literature (book cover design).
• Portfolio Building: Assist students in building a portfolio, emphasizing a range of styles and subjects, which is crucial for those pursuing further education in the arts.

1. Digital Arts

• Software Proficiency: Teach students to use industry-standard software for digital painting, graphic design, animation, and 3D modeling. Keep abreast of technological advancements and update the curriculum accordingly.
• Digital Creativity: Encourage creativity in the digital realm, blending traditional art principles with digital techniques. Promote the exploration of digital media as a tool for personal expression and professional applications.

Across all these mediums, a teacher's responsibilities extend beyond mere instruction in techniques. They include nurturing a supportive classroom environment, fostering critical thinking, encouraging experimentation, and integrating arts education with broader educational goals. The aim is to equip students not only with technical skills but also with the confidence to express themselves creatively and to appreciate the value of art in society and personal development.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in fine arts or related field.
• Teaching certification for the level at which you will be instructing.
• Prior experience as a Fine Arts Teacher especially at the Middle of High School level is highly desirable.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Strong written and administrative skills.
• Nurturing, adaptable approach to instructing.
• Attention to detail
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Crisis management
• Problem solving skills to enhance teacher performance and improve student grades

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit: www.abs.edu.kw