Printmaking Teacher Vacancy
Position: Printmaking 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 a dedicated and skilled Printmaking Teacher to join our creative team. In this role, you will lead students through the intricate and rewarding world of printmaking, with a primary focus on linocut techniques. You will guide them through the process of creating stunning prints, from initial design to final print, using both traditional and contemporary methods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Linocut Techniques: Provide in-depth instruction on linocut printmaking, covering techniques such as carving, inking, and pressing. Help students develop their skills and create their own linocut prints.
- Explore Various Printmaking Processes: Introduce students to other printmaking techniques, including etching, screen printing, and others. Share your expertise and help them experiment with different methods to broaden their printmaking repertoire.
- 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.
- Expertise in Printmaking: Extensive knowledge of various printmaking processes, with a strong focus on linocut techniques. Experience in other methods such as etching, screen printing, printing on fabric and others is a plus.
- Teaching Experience: Previous experience teaching is preferred but not essential.
- 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