Secondary Visual Arts and IBDP Visual Arts Teacher

Dar Essalam American School (DAS) in Rabat, Morocco, is seeking a Secondary Visual Arts and IBDP Visual Arts Teacher to join its international team starting in August 2027. The role involves creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring studio environment where students develop artistic skills, creative confidence, and a personal visual language through practical inquiry and reflection.

Main Tasks

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver units aligned with the DAS Visual Arts curriculum and the IB Visual Arts guide for SL or HL classes.
• Develop a progressive pathway from secondary art study into DP Visual Arts, focusing on practical skills and conceptual understanding.
• Teach visual elements, design principles, and various media (drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D work, and digital approaches).
• Guide students in documenting experimentation and research in visual arts journals.
• Use formative and summative assessments, studio observations, and portfolios to guide instruction and provide evidence-based predicted grades.
• Manage DP portfolios, investigations, and resolved artworks, ensuring compliance with IB requirements for feedback and deadlines.\n- Teach citation, academic integrity, and the responsible use of AI.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including those developing English proficiency.

Students and School Culture

• Build a respectful, inclusive classroom that supports emotional safety and curiosity.
• Maintain clear routines, attendance, and active supervision while following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Manage a safe, organized studio, including artwork storage and resource inventories.

Collaboration and Community

• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and expectations.
• Lead after-school activities (e.g., art clubs, workshops) and curate student exhibitions.\n- Supervise Visual Arts extended essays and contribute to team meetings and curriculum development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification appropriate to secondary education.
• Proven experience teaching secondary Visual Arts with strong practical skills across various media.
• Knowledge of the current IB Visual Arts curriculum and assessment requirements (or willingness to complete relevant training).
• Strong understanding of standards-based planning, artistic inquiry, and inclusive studio practice.
• Excellent English communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience teaching IBDP Visual Arts, including portfolio development and submissions.
• Experience in international or culturally diverse environments.
• Proficiency in French and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Work Conditions

• Location: Rabat, Morocco.
• Type: Full-time.
• Start Date: August 2027.