Job Description

Primary Art Teacher
Location: Guangzhou, China
School Type: Well-established bilingual school offering IB PYP, MYP, and A-level programmes (students aged 6–18)
Start Date: August 2026

General Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Primary Art Teacher to join our dynamic arts faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate art curriculum to primary-aged students (Grades 1–5) within an international bilingual school setting. This role involves fostering students’ artistic skills, visual literacy, and creative expression, while also contributing to the broader school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality art lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum framework (IB PYP philosophy preferred)

Inspire creativity and self-expression through a variety of media, techniques, and artistic traditions

Assess, document, and report on student progress in line with school policies

Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to integrate art across the curriculum where appropriate

Prepare student work for displays, exhibitions, and school-wide art events

Maintain a safe, organized, and stimulating art learning environment

Participate in curriculum development, professional learning communities, and school activities

Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in a multicultural setting

Essential Requirements:

Currently residing in China (local hire)

Minimum 3 years of full-time primary art teaching experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field

Teaching qualification (e.g., teaching license, QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) preferred

Demonstrated stable employment history with clear career progression

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) as the medium of instruction

Strong classroom management and lesson differentiation skills

What the School Offers:

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Supportive international teaching environment

Professional development opportunities

Modern campus and well-equipped art facilities

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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