Primary Arts Teacher; Maternity Coverage

About the role

We are seeking a Primary Arts Teacher to join the Canadian International School in a full-time, maternity coverage position. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' creative development and artistic confidence through visual arts education. Based in the Jurong East West Region, this role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, internationally-minded school community. The maternity coverage position provides stability and the potential for further opportunities within the school.

• Planning and delivering engaging visual arts lessons that develop students' creative expression, fine motor skills, and artistic techniques across primary year groups

• Creating a supportive and inclusive studio environment where all students feel confident to experiment with different media and take creative risks

• Designing age-appropriate art projects that incorporate various mediums, techniques, art history, and cultural traditions

• Assessing students' artistic progress and providing constructive feedback to support their creative development

• Collaborating with colleagues to integrate visual arts across the curriculum and support interdisciplinary learning

• Organising and curating school art exhibitions, displays, and showcases that celebrate student creativity

• Maintaining art supplies, equipment, and studio spaces in good working and safe order

• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians regarding students' progress and achievements in visual arts

• Contributing to the school's arts programming and extracurricular art clubs or activities

• A recognised teaching qualification in Primary Visual Arts or a related discipline, or equivalent experience teaching art at the primary level

• Proven experience teaching visual arts to primary-aged students in an international or multicultural school setting

• Strong knowledge of art pedagogy, various artistic mediums and techniques, and child development as it relates to creative education

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

• Creative thinking and the ability to develop imaginative, engaging lessons that inspire student participation

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an inclusive, safe, and supportive studio environment

• Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working within a team

• Experience with organizing art exhibitions or community art projects would be highly advantageous

• A commitment to the values of international education and cultural diversity

Canadian International School Pte Ltd is a leading international educational institution committed to fostering academic excellence, creative expression, and global citizenship. We provide a dynamic learning environment that celebrates diversity, encourages innovative thinking, and supports the holistic development of each student. Our school community values collaboration, cultural awareness, and the arts as essential components of a well-rounded education. We are dedicated to nurturing confident, compassionate learners who are prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning and career advancement