Elementary School Art Teacher

Dar Essalam American School (DAS) in Rabat, Morocco, is seeking an Elementary School Art Teacher to join its international team starting in August 2027. The role involves creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for students from PK3 through Grade 5 to explore visual ideas, develop artistic skills, and express themselves confidently.

Main Tasks

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver units and lessons based on the approved visual arts curriculum.
• Teach visual elements and design principles using media such as drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture.
• Combine explicit technique instruction with inquiry, experimentation, and student choice.
• Assess progress through observation, student artwork, portfolios, and reflection, providing constructive feedback.\n- Differentiate instruction and materials based on student age, language proficiency, and support needs (emphasizing sensory exploration and fine motor development in Early Childhood classes).
• Introduce diverse artists and traditions, including Moroccan art.

Students and School Culture

• Build a respectful studio culture that supports belonging and creative confidence.
• Maintain clear routines, accurate attendance, and active supervision.
• Adhere to safeguarding, professional boundaries, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures.

Collaboration and Community

• Collaborate with homeroom teachers, specialist colleagues, and school leadership on curriculum and assessment.
• Work with teaching assistants and support staff to ensure art is accessible to all learners.
• Build and maintain responsive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Contribute to school events, curate student artwork, and support exhibitions.\n- Maintain an organized and safe art room with clear routines for material handling and cleaning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, education, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification appropriate for the assigned classes.
• Proven experience teaching visual arts to elementary students, with an understanding of children's creative, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Strong practical art skills across various media.
• Knowledge of curriculum planning, artistic inquiry, assessment, differentiation, and safe classroom practice.
• Strong English communication, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding.
• Early Childhood teaching experience is desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in international or culturally diverse environments.
• Familiarity with technology-based educational solutions.
• Proficiency in French and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Work Conditions

• Location: Rabat, Morocco.
• Type: Full-time.
• Start Date: August 2027.
• Academic Year: 2027-2029.