Junior School Visual Arts Teacher
Union Position - Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Learning at UNIS is guided by the UNIS Mission and Guiding Principles, and is defined in the UNIS Teaching and Learning Policy. All academic job descriptions at UNIS are interpreted in the context of these standards.
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, the United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.
Position Purpose:
The United Nations International School (UNIS) is seeking an experienced and dedicated full-time Visual Arts Teacher for our Junior School. The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual arts education and extensive teaching experience with young students. They should be adept at employing a range of instructional strategies and be committed to supporting students’ emotional and social development. The role required a kind, responsible and compassionate approach, as well as collaboration with parents and faculty to enhance students’ learning experiences. UNIS teachers are expected to be open, reflective, team-oriented, and passionate about fostering students’ growth and learning.
Reporting Relationship:
This role reports to the Director of Arts and the Junior School Principal

• Primary Responsibility includes teaching visual arts class to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 in the Junior School.
• Supervising students during non-instructional time, attending curriculum and grade level meetings.
• Other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g. supervision duties, office hours, advising, etc)
• Incorporate the UNIS Mission into your planning and interactions with the entire school community
• Manage classrooms effectively and follow school procedures
• Collaborate with school leaders and administrators to enforce school policies
• Educate a diverse and expanding student population, embracing cultural differences
• Adopt new models for creating inclusive classroom

• Design and deliver high quality, student-centered learning experiences that are engaging, inquiry-based, aligned to the UNIS curriculum and standards, and differentiated to meet the needs of the students
• Deliver instruction in subject/grade level needed by the school, consistent with the teacher’s expertise
• Implement strategies in the classroom to support age-appropriate students’ behavioral needs
• Work collaboratively with students to establish and enforce a set of rules for the classroom
• Help students to set goals and to assess and monitor their performance. Work one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues
• Design and deliver standards-based assessments that support student learning, and that are aligned with UNIS assessment philosophy and practices
• Provide detailed feedback to students about their academic performance, along with strategies for improvement when necessary
• If required, help organize and deliver our advisory program to students
• Help supervise common areas between classes
• Chaperone school events
• Help implement the school rules included in the UNIS Parent and Student Handbook
• Seek feedback from students about the courses being taught, if required

• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and develop effective learning experiences
• Review common assessments and standardized testing results

• Collaborate with parents to support the student's academic, social, and emotional needs
• Regularly communicate and report student academic, social, and emotional performance
• Respond to student/parent communication in a professional and timely manner
• Attend Back-to-School Nights / Curriculum Nights to present program to families at the beginning of the school year
• Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Plan and participate in special arts events and exhibitions within the school.
• Promote the importance and appreciation of art within the school community through events, projects, and displays.

• Attend weekly department meetings
• Attend weekly faculty meetings
• Attend other occasional meetings as required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Master Degree preferred)
• Extensive experience in Visual Arts
• Experience in a K-12 educational environment
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills
• Superior interpersonal skills, patience, and sense of humor required. The classroom culture must be a comfortable and engaging place for students, parents, faculty, and administrators

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate a variety of settings as needed.