Teaching Jobs - Creative Design OR Media Production Teacher

Job Description:

Develop lesson plans and themes in line with curriculum objectives specific for teaching CREATIVE DESIGN OR MEDIA PRODUCTION at Secondary grade Levels 9 to 12 at High School level. Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and organizing learning resources and the classroom environment. Meeting with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors and administrators to resolve any possible behavioural or academic problems. Must also establish clear objectives for all lessons, and projects. Distribute, collect and grade homework assignments, tests and projects and attend staff meetings.

  • Inspire students and assist them to develop their creativity and self-expression through various Creative Design forms and media
  • Enjoy creative work and display artistic talent
  • Instructs students in Creative Design – painting, sketching, drawing, printmaking, ceramic, sculpturing and areas of Creative Design,such as illustration, art history, or commercial art, elements of design, graphics, product design and environmental studies
  • Introduce students to a range of mixed media, techniques and design processes in both 2D and 3D form
  • Teach students the visual language of Creative Design through the promotion of skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Strategies are employed which encourage students to recognize and appreciate qualities of line, tone, texture, pattern, color, shape, form and space etc.
  • Because each student comes to class with their own ideas and suggestions, teachers must allow a certain amount of creativity without imposing their ideas onto students
  • Creative Design classes provide the opportunity to work with a variety of materials using different tools and techniques. These may include paint, collage, printmaking, ICT, clay or sculpture
  • Demonstrate creativity and attention to detail, both characteristics of a graphic artist.A familiarity of standard industry hard- and software is required, in addition to keeping up with upgrades and advancements. Because each student comes to class with his or her own ideas and suggestions, teachers must allow a certain amount of creativity without imposing their ideas on to students
  • Deliver a consistent Creative/Graphic Design curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students using real world experiences and technology used as educational learning tool. Use a hands-on approach emphasizing appropriate concepts relevant to professional skills and career path progress
  • Set up and maintain facilities such as kilns for ceramic work, studios and storage areas
  • Order and maintain Creative Design resources and materials within the budget allowance
  • Demonstrate the use of Creative Design materials and tools such as oils, watercolors, palettes and palette knives, brushes, pens, pencils, dyes, clay, fabric, canvas and paper
  • Plan and arrange for exhibitions of student work in and out of school
  • Experience with Advanced Placement Courses and Exams
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Curriculum Developer
  • Seek continuous professional development opportunities in Creative Design teaching

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in CREATIVE DESIGN, DESIGN TECHNOLOGY or MEDIA related discipline from a recognized University (Not online) in the UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA and Scandinavian countries preferred
  • Master Degree in above Subject areas an asset
  • Teaching Certificate for this subject is an Asset
  • Must have excellent classroom management skills and able to deal effectively with student behaviour issues
  • Non Native English speaker must achieve Academic IELTS 7 prior to joining

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of Art Materials and their use
  • Arrangement of visual elements in a work of art
  • Orientation, balance and harmony of visual elements
  • Understanding and using the techniques of rendering tonal value
  • Color theory and techniques for working with colors
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of typography
  • Knowledge of Web Design

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years teaching experience at Secondary grade levels 9 to 12 or College level
  • Industrial experience an asset
  • Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment

Monthly Salary Range:

TAX FREE Salary is AED 11,998

Housing:

Housing Allowance from AED 7,400 to 11,600 depending on Marital Status and which campus location

First 29 days employee stays in a hotel suite while looking for accommodation. Help will be provided

Relocation Allowance of AED 20,000 if not residing in UAE. Half upon arrival and half after probation period

Health Insurance Coverage:

Provided for employee, spouse and up to 3 dependents

Annual Air Tickets:

Annual Return Air Fare Cash Allowance given based on home country location for employee, spouse and 3 dependents. Relocation air tickets also provided at beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and 3 dependents

Leave:

In addition to official holidays, paid leave is allocated as per academic calendar and as per the country Labor law. Minimum 30 work days per year

Dependant School Fees:

School Tuition offered at 80,000 AED per family, maximum 40K AED per child) This allowance to be used for tuition fees, exam fees, text books, uniform, school transport – (all must be official invoices from UAE school)

Visa & Medical Check Fees:

Residence VISA fees and Medical check done in the country are paid for by the school for Employee only

End Of Service Benefit:

Receive 21 days Basic Salary for each full year of service completed. Plus economy air ticket to place of permanent residence according to Labor Law of the country.

Contract Period:

Open Contract - renewable yearly

Location:

UAE - Various Locations

Paperwork Requirements:

Notarized and Attested academic degrees, teaching certificates, transcripts, marriage and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised of school requirements.

Start Date:

September 2024

 
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