Middle School/ High School Visual Arts Assistant

Introduction:

WBAIS staff are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic, diverse community.

Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; team-building activities; the application of technology to authentic learning experiences; differentiated instruction and student achievement.

WBAIS and Israel:

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 12 international school offering an American program leading to a US high school diploma.

With a present enrollment of approximately 600 students representing over 40 nationalities, AIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 40% of AIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 20% Israelis.

In 2008 WBAIS moved to its current state-of-the-art 19-acre campus which was opened in 2007 and is located in the town of Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.

Position Description

The School shall employ an individual who will be the Middle School/High School Visual Arts Assistant for the School. Their term of appointment will last for one school year, and salary shall be determined by the school administration as outlined in the teacher assistant salary scale and working conditions as determined by the Divisional Principals.

As a Middle School and High School Art Assistant at AIS you will support the delivery of our visual arts curriculum to students in grades 5 through 12, fostering creativity and a deep appreciation for artistic expression.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant is employed to assist the supervising teacher/s in their instructional capacities, lesson/studio preparations, preparing exhibitions, and administrative tasks as well as collaborate with other AIS departments, faculty and staff. The Assistant will:

• Assist the two MS/HS Visual Arts Teachers in terms of material preparation for lessons, inter departmental coordination and exhibition production.
• Assist the Art Teachers in preparing for classes, setting up materials and equipment, and ensuring the art studio is organized and conducive to learning;
• Manage art supplies inventory, ensuring materials are well-stocked and maintained
• Manage ordering of art supplies locally in Israel and assisting with sourcing art materials with suppliers;
• Assist in organizing and mounting school exhibitions, and help maintain the school’s art displays, including set up/take down of art shows/displays;
• Support teacher to assist students with special needs by adapting materials and methods to meet diverse learning requirements;
• Assist with the documentation of student work for the assessment process;
• Take photos of artwork and post to AIS Art website or seesaw as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the MS Principal.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• Previous experience working in the arts.
• Intermediate knowledge of Hebrew preferred

Academic Background:

• Fine Arts, including studio classes and art history
• Computer experience in digital media preferred
• Educational/teaching experience preferred

General Expectations:

• Implement the school's mission statement;
• Effectively model and encourage multicultural awareness, tolerance and understanding following the WBAIS Profile of a Learner;
• Work effectively with a varied student population (EAL students, students with learning challenges, late-entering students, and gifted and talented students);
• Ability to implement teacher designed lesson plans in the case of substituting for an art teacher.
• Support teacher in maintaining effective classroom management and strategies that encourage student self-discipline;
• Employ technology (computers, video, telecommunication, etc.) in support of classroom instruction.
• Promote a positive relationship with others, sharing ideas, materials, experiences and expertise;
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development both during the school year and during off school months as needed;
• Support art department projects in coordination with the broader school, staff development, and community events.

To Apply: https://wbais.bamboohr.com/careers/93

• Job Capacity: 100%
• Start Date: November 11, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
• Reports to: MS or HS Principal (TBD)