Creative Arts Teacher
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Programme, co-designed with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint’s global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.
La Grande Boissière (Primary)
Creative Arts Teacher
Part time - 23 periods
Responsibilities of the successful candidate:
- Planning and teaching creative, fun and inspiring learning experiences through art for 3- 9 years old children
- Close collaboration with class teachers to ensure planning, integration and support of our Universal Learning Program
- Assessment and evaluation of children's progress in art, including reporting twice a year to parents
Personal Requirements:
- Degree and teaching qualifications equivalent to PGCE
- Ability to teach language through the arts
- Additional qualifications in teaching Visual Arts for Primary school students
- Experience with teaching through concept based inquiry is an asset
- Experience in Early years and primary school teaching
- Ability to take into account different learning styles
- Experience of using strategies to support teaching children who do not have English or French as their first language
- Ability to make transdisciplinary connections and develop creativity in students
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team
- Experience and willingness to take on and manage school wide projects
- Ability to integrate technology in the teaching of visual art
- Experience in using a wide variety of art materials with children
- Experience in ordering art resources and working within a budget
- Strong English and French for teaching in both languages
Candidates are requested to apply online by attaching their CV , three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Mrs Mirna Hafez Farah, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by November 5th, 2024 mentioning the reference number 320 405.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.