Elementary Art Teacher

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Job Description K–5 PYP Art Teacher Tarbiyah Academy | Full-Time | In-Person

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Head of Lower School Salary Range: $40,000–$70,000 (based on placement on salary scale)
Tarbiyah Academy is seeking a creative, mission-aligned, and inquiry-minded K–5 PYP Art Teacher to bring the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to life through the visual arts within a holistic Islamic educational framework.

As a PYP Art Teacher, you are responsible for teaching a visual arts program that is intellectually engaging, spiritually grounded, and developmentally appropriate. You will teach art as both a discipline and a language of inquiry, helping students explore ideas, express identity, and deepen their connection to the world around them and their Creator.

At Tarbiyah Academy, teaching is both a professional responsibility and an act of stewardship. We are an incredibly relational and collaborative community, grounded in a commitment to purifying our niyyah (intention) in service of our students.

Pedagogy & Instructional Excellence The PYP Art Teacher is expected to:
* Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based art instruction aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme
* Tweak an already designed K–5 art curriculum that develops students' skills across a range of media, techniques, and artistic traditions
* Collaborate with homeroom teachers to integrate the visual arts meaningfully into transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry
* Teach art as both a creative process and a form of inquiry, encouraging students to develop and communicate ideas visually
* Cultivate students' understanding of art history, global artistic traditions, and the Islamic visual heritage
* Integrate Islamic values, aesthetics, and character education authentically into the art program
* Clearly articulate what is being taught, why it matters, and how learning will be assessed
* Use formative and summative assessments, including portfolios and student reflections, to guide instruction and differentiate for diverse learners
* Provide high-quality scaffolding and timely, actionable feedback
* Engage students in reflection, critique, and ownership of their creative work
* Collaboratively plan with homeroom teachers and specialists to ensure coherence and progression across grade levels

Studio Culture & Student Development
* Create a structured, joyful, and emotionally safe studio environment where students feel free to take creative risks
* Establish and maintain clear routines and expectations for the safe, responsible use of art materials and tools
* Implement positive behavior systems aligned with school-wide expectations
* Support students' social-emotional growth and character development through the creative process
* Foster belonging, dignity, and respect within the studio community
* Maintain an organized, inspiring, and well-resourced studio space that supports optimal learning
* Curate and display student work throughout the school to celebrate learning and build a vibrant visual culture

Family Partnership & Communication
* Build strong relationships with families through proactive and transparent communication
* Contribute to three-way conferences and student-led conferences
* Provide clear and informative progress reports on students' artistic growth
* Share student work and learning with families through exhibitions, showcases, and digital portfolios
* Partner with parents to support student growth artistically, academically, and socially

Professional Collaboration & Growth
* Actively…