Visual Arts Teacher – International School (Shenyang, China)
Location
Shenyang Area
Position
Visual Arts Teacher
Grade Levels
Primary & Middle School
Number of Vacancies
1 Teacher
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Instruction
Deliver engaging visual arts lessons to students in both Primary and Middle School. The maximum regular teaching load is 22 classes per week (40 minutes per class).
2. Curriculum Delivery
Develop and implement a comprehensive art curriculum (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital media) that fosters creativity and technical skills.
3. Assessment & Grading
Design assessments, evaluate student portfolios, and provide constructive feedback to track artistic growth.
4. Classroom & Material Management
Manage the art classroom environment, ensuring the safe and proper use of tools and materials. Maintain inventory of art supplies.
5. Art Events & Collaboration
Organize and curate student art exhibitions within the school. Collaborate with homeroom teachers on interdisciplinary projects (e.g., art linked to Humanities or Science).
6. Extracurricular Activities
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school-wide events. Willingness to lead an extracurricular art-related activity (e.g., Art Club, Mural Project) is preferred.
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Visual Arts, or a related field
• Valid teaching license/certification (e.g., State Credential, PGCE, QTS)
• Native English speaker or non-native English speaker with fluent English proficiency
• Passion for cross-cultural art education and student-centered pedagogy
• Strong classroom management skills adaptable for both younger (Primary) and adolescent (Middle School) learners
Preferred Skills
• Experience teaching visual arts in an international school setting (K-9 preferred)
• Familiarity with EdTech tools (Google Classroom, Seesaw, etc.) for digital portfolios
• Ability to teach basic digital arts or media design
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: Competitive monthly package (22,000–25,000 RMB before tax, fully paid during summer and winter holidays, commensurate with experience)
• Housing: 3,000 RMB monthly housing allowance
• Transportation: Free shuttle bus service on weekdays
• Meals: Subsidized lunch at 8 RMB per day in the school canteen
• Travel: Annual round-trip international airfare reimbursement up to 4,000 RMB
• Insurance: Commercial medical insurance provided
Interested candidates should submit their CV, teaching certification, and portfolio for consideration.