Visual Arts Teacher
Horizon Japan International School is accreditated by CIS, WASC and Kanagawa Prefecture and authorized to implement IB Diploma Programme. It is currently a candidate school to implement IB PYP and MYP.
HJIS has an outstanding faculty who provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn in, foster intellectual rigor and independent thinking, and promote high standards, collegiality and an extremely strong sense of community.
We value candidates who exhibit a passion for teaching, who have experience with students from diverse backgrounds, whose pursuit of professional development is keen and ongoing, and whose academic background and teaching experience are directly relevant to the position.
Job Summary:
A teacher should have experience and interest in teaching Foundational Art, 2D/3D Art, Digital Media, and/or MYP-DP Visual Arts courses to secondary students. The teacher will be expected to be knowledgeable about Art History concepts and strategies to connect the curriculum to real-world scenarios and student background knowledge.
Any teacher must possess the ability to perform these essential job functions and typical duties:
- Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the school
- Create, plan, and teach a rigorous curriculum while meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Continuously monitor and evaluate student outcomes through informal and formative assessments
- Effectively and consistently communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community
- Develops, selects, and differentiates instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
- Ability to work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff
- Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities
- Familiar with educational technology (Smartboards, Moodle, etc.)
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Yokohama, Japan |
| Start Date | August 2019 |
| Contract Length | 1 year |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Elementary, Middle School, High School |
| Monthly Salary | USD 3000 - 4000 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Major | Visual Arts |
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