Middle School Art & Design Teacher

Job Description
The role of the Art &
Design Teacher is to develop curriculum consistent with the MYP Design Subject Guide and design of units of inquiry relating to technology and design. This position supports and implements the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School. Description is subject to change without notice as the School's needs may require. The Art &
Design Teacher works toimplement the IB-PYP and IB-MYP Curriculums within the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner with an innovative mindset, a wide range of technical skills in product and/or digital design, and a track record of encouraging and supporting students to pursue their individual and unique interests and make transdisciplinary connections in design and related fields. The individual will model and promote the IB learner profile and teach across a range of ages and abilities. The Art &
Design Teacher usually has a background in visual arts (or dance, engineering, science, design, etc.)
Role &
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teach and develop MYP Art &
Design courses in Grades 6, 7, 8. Potential elementary support as needed.
Review and modify written curriculum in IB Art and Design in collaboration with the IB MYP Coordinator and MS Atelierista.Assess students according to the requirements of the MYP Design and a Art Subject Guides, and maintain a gradebook in Toddle.
Research opportunities to bring learning into the broader community through volunteer work, guest teachers, experiences and community partnerships.
Collaborate closely with the Atelierista, the Pedagogical Leadership team, the IB-Coordinator, faculty, the Technology Coordinator, and IT Systems Administrator to optimize learning outcomes.
Integrate the 100 languages of students, especially digital and technological languages in the Design Curriculum, e.G. graphic design, coding, robotics, etc. Collaborate with other Departments and colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and inquiries across the 100 languages.
Participate in and actively contribute to the Professional Development of all faculty to encourage learning through creative expression, documentation and the cultivation of the environment.
Contribute to community learning events (Parent Education, Spotlight Series, Admission Events, the Exhibit, etc.) by highlighting creativity in student learning through student work.