VISUAL ART TEACHER - SECONDARY SCHOOL, RWANDA

Salary: USD 1000 - 1500

Location: Rwanda

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Dove International Montessori School is a vibrant international private school and authorised IB World School, where creativity and critical thinking go hand in hand. We believe the Visual Arts are central to a holistic IB education, and we are seeking a passionate, skilled practitioner to inspire students across both the MYP and the Diploma Programme.

TEACHING PORTFOLIO

MYP Visual Arts

DP Visual Arts

The successful candidate will teach Visual Arts across both the MYP and DP, guiding students through studio practice, critical inquiry, and the development of an artistic identity. They will support students in building a coherent body of work that reflects personal artistic development and engagement with global art traditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver inspiring Visual Arts lessons aligned to the MYP Arts and DP Visual Arts frameworks

• Guide students in developing their Studio Work, Comparative Study, and Process Portfolio for the DP, and MYP arts unit planners

• Foster critical and contextual thinking by exposing students to diverse artistic traditions, movements, and contemporary practices

• Support students in presenting cohesive, personally meaningful bodies of work for internal and external assessment

• Manage and maintain a well-resourced, safe, and inspiring art studio environment

• Assess student work using MYP criteria and DP assessment requirements, providing timely and constructive feedback

• Collaborate with other Arts and Humanities colleagues to build interdisciplinary learning opportunities

• Organise and support school art exhibitions, displays, and events that celebrate student creativity

• Contribute to pastoral duties, co-curricular activities, and the wider school community

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a closely related field

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent)

• Demonstrated experience teaching Visual Arts at secondary level

• Proficiency in a range of studio media and techniques (e.g. drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, digital arts)

• Familiarity with MYP or DP Visual Arts frameworks (IB training provided for the right candidate)

• Ability to inspire and support students at varying levels of artistic development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching in an international or IB school setting

• Active practice as a working artist, with an established portfolio

• IB workshop training in Visual Arts (MYP or DP)

• Experience as an IB examiner or moderator in Visual Arts

• Knowledge of art history across diverse cultural traditions and contemporary global art practices

• Experience integrating digital tools and new media into the Visual Arts curriculum

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Housing allowance

• Annual flights home

• Health and medical insurance

• Tuition reduction for dependants enrolled at the school

• Funded IB professional development and subject-specific training

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your Visual Arts teaching experience and IB background, a link to or PDF of your teaching portfolio (optional but welcomed), and contact details for two professional referees.

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