Elementary Classroom Teacher - Arts

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Elementary Classroom Teacher (Arts) at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

● Set appropriate Visual Arts tasks and activities i.e. matching required outcomes - differentiation

● Regularly check student work and provide feedback to parents and students

● Keep up with new technologies and encourage the use of appropriate technologies in Visual Arts classes

● Set assessment tasks which assess student achievement outcomes (formative and summative) and respond to the needs of students

● Maintain adequate records of student achievements for assessment

● Maintain adequate communications with students and parents

● Complete student reports diligently

● Care for school resources and act promptly and effectively upon cases of undue damage

● Regularly reward students for good achievement (e.g. merit certificates)

● Encourage enthusiastic involvement in the Exhibition process

● Other duties as determined in consultation with the Visual Arts Coordinator and Head of Elementary.

Qualifications:

● Exemplary teaching and learning skills which achieves an outstanding level of student learning in the area of Visual Arts.

● Outstanding organisational and administrative skills that support effective and efficient management of data related to student performance and curriculum documentation relevant to the teaching of Visual Arts.

● A strong commitment to the development of a professional learning community that is deeply embedded in the culture of the school

● A demonstrated capacity to work with teams and develop co-operative and constructive working relationships that promote quality teaching and learning practices.

● A demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, colleagues, parents and broader community.

● Experience of working with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

● Demonstrated experience/capacity to fulfil the core responsibilities of the position.

● This position will commence in January 2027.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3030?c=cognitapeople&sq=req3030&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Complete this application before the closing date. The closing date for the application is 15 October 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.