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Art History & Fine Arts Teacher Vacancy – Art Academy Direct

Art History & Fine Arts Teacher Vacancy

Position: Art History & Fine Arts Teacher
Location: Mosta and/or Zurrieq
Employment Type: Contractual basis, with opportunities to lead one-time workshops or structured 10-week courses, meeting once weekly.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Art History & Fine Arts Teacher to join our team. In this unique role, you will provide students with an in-depth understanding of art history while also guiding them in applying historical styles and techniques to create inspired artworks. This position blends academic art history with practical fine arts application, allowing students to explore major art movements, influential artists, and their techniques, and to produce original works that reflect these historical influences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach Art History: Deliver comprehensive lectures and discussions on major art movements, key artists, and cultural contexts, providing students with a solid foundation in art history.
  • Incorporate Fine Arts Techniques: Guide students in applying historical styles and techniques to their own artwork. Facilitate hands-on projects that involve recreating and interpreting art from different historical periods.
  • Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver comprehensive lessons to all students, ensuring each session is engaging and tailored to the needs of the class.
  • Individualised Teaching: Adapt your teaching approach to meet the diverse educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students and groups, ensuring each learner is supported and challenged appropriately.
  • Student Progress and Well-being: Promote the overall progress, development, and well-being of each student, group, or class under your care, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
  • Collaboration and Development: Work closely with the Head of Education, Sales & Marketing Manager, and fellow teachers to design, develop, and refine courses of study, teaching materials, and educational programs that meet the highest standards.
  • Professional Standards: Uphold and maintain high standards of professional practice, ensuring the quality of your teaching is consistently excellent.
  • Classroom Management: Ensure good order and discipline within the classroom, prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of all students during each session.
  • Facilitating Reflective Learning: Foster a culture where teachers are seen as facilitators of learning, encouraging students to reflect on their progress and engage in self-directed learning.
  • Use of Technology: Effectively incorporate audiovisual and technological tools, such as projectors and other digital aids, to enhance lesson delivery and engage students in the learning process.

Requirements:

  • Portfolio of Work: A strong portfolio showcasing your works of art.
  • Educational Background: A relevant degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or a related field. 
  • Teaching Experience: Previous experience teaching art forms is preferred but not essential.
  • Comfortable teaching adults, teenagers and children. 
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication and resilient self-starter with a positive attitude.

Benefits

  • Discounts on art supplies from Art Academy in Mosta and Zurrieq
  • Discounts on other art courses provided by Art Academy

Send your CV and portfolio including a minimum of 5 artworks to info@artacademydirect.com