Visual Arts Educator

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Visual and Performing Arts Specialist Teacher to join our team at Red House International School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching classes and guiding student learning, promoting teaching and learning experiences based on the Red House pedagogical plan and the special needs of each student.

• Teach classes and guide student learning, promoting teaching and learning experiences based on the Red House pedagogical plan and the special needs of each student.
• Analyze the students' evolution in the learning process, collecting evidence and paying attention to individual needs, defining actions to improve performance.
• Develop, together with the coordination, strategies that promote the improvement and engagement of students, based on observation and evidence collection.
• Promote special classes and different strategies for students who have learning difficulties.
• Prepare adaptations and accommodate activities for students with special educational needs.
• Ensure safety, constantly staying with students, in any activity, observing, guiding and interfering whenever necessary to prevent accidents.
• Carefully observe students' attitudes and behaviors in order to identify conditions of illness, providing the necessary actions.
• Report to the coordinator the observed behaviors and students' performance, in order to keep families informed.
• Follow the general Red House guidelines (Language Policy, Teachers Handbook, Assessment Policy).
• Prepare weekly plans at the frequency agreed with the coordinator and display them in a visible place in the classroom.
• Periodically review the weekly plans, considering the objectives proposed and achieved, re-planning whenever necessary.
• Forward copies of activities, projects and materials for classroom use for approval by the Coordination, respecting the defined deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations (Class Journal).
• Advise students through evidence-based practices, handling conflict situations, in accordance with what is proposed by the school philosophy.
• Collect evidence of student learning during lessons.
• Evaluate students, based on the collection of evidence of learning during classes, assign grades and present them to the coordination, according to deadlines.
• Guide the Teaching Assistant (TA) with clear expectations, deadlines and instructions, reporting identified development needs to the coordination.
• Inform parents/guardians when requested and with the supervision of the coordinator about the students' development.
• Attend Academic Meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Be responsible for student materials and class management.
• Communicate daily occurrences related to students to the coordination (accidents, illnesses, absences, etc.).
• Take care and upkeep objects and equipment used in class, as well as keep the space used organized.
• Give regular feedback so that students know how to improve and develop in class.
• Share relevant information about students with other teachers in the class.
• Meet deadlines set by Red House guidelines (report card, unit summary, unit planner, etc.).

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate educator who is committed to providing high-quality education to our students. If you are a motivated and experienced teacher who is passionate about arts education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.