MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher

The MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher inspires students to explore creative expression, visual culture, artistic techniques, and personal concepts across media and media contexts. This teacher cultivates creativity, critical thinking, visual literacy, and studio practice through inquiry-based learning in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Arts framework and the Diploma Programme (DP) Visual Arts course. As part of an international school community in Laos, the teacher helps students make meaningful connections between global artistic movements and local Lao art traditions, craft techniques, and cultural heritage, fostering intercultural understanding and visual expression. The successful candidate nurtures belonging, empowers students to explore artistic process and independent concept development (including the DP Curatorial Practice, Process Portfolio, and Comparative Study), and supports the school's mission to develop compassionate, reflective, and active global citizens.

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, concept-driven learning experiences aligned with the IB MYP Arts framework and DP Visual Arts curriculum (including studio work, Process Portfolio, Comparative Study, and Exhibition).

• Integrate global perspectives, contemporary art practices, and local Lao artistic heritage and craftsmanship into learning to deepen conceptual and cultural understanding. 

• Design and assess authentic studio and theoretical learning experiences that emphasize inquiry, visual literacy, critical analysis, and reflective practice. 

• Use a range of instructional strategies, media skills, studio techniques, and visual art technologies to support diverse learners and empower student agency. 

• Oversee studio safety, material management, and exhibition spaces to facilitate dynamic 2D, 3D, and digital art-making. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment, coherence, interdisciplinary connections, and innovation across programs
  

Student Wellbeing and Belonging

• Build strong, caring relationships with students, contributing to a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. 

• Serve as a mentor, advisor, or homeroom teacher supporting students' social-emotional wellbeing and academic growth. 

• Model empathy, respect, creative risk-taking, and intercultural understanding in daily interactions. 

• Create inclusive studio environments that honor and celebrate diverse identities, artistic styles, and cultural perspectives.
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage actively in professional learning, curriculum development, studio management, and collaborative planning. 

• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects, school exhibitions, community art initiatives, service learning, and experiential learning opportunities. 

• Support the school's strategic priorities, including embracing innovation and excellence in learning, pursuing sustainability, and shaping, sharing, and celebrating our story. 

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to support learning and community connection.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Visual Arts, or a related field (Master's preferred). Valid teaching qualification/certification. 

• Minimum two years of teaching experience, preferably within the IB MYP Visual Arts and/or DP Visual Arts frameworks.

• Demonstrated strength in studio techniques across multiple media (e.g., painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, digital media). 

• Experience guiding students through the DP Visual Arts components (Comparative Study, Process Portfolio, and Final Exhibition). 

• Experience in international or intercultural education preferred. Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, visual arts assessment criteria, concept-based curriculum design, and studio safety. 

• Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, sustainability, and global citizenship

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about developing globally minded, ethical, and reflective learners.

• Culturally responsive and respectful of the Lao host culture and diverse school community.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and reflective in practice.

• Dedicated to fostering belonging, sustainability, and  innovation in learning.

VALUES 

At Vientiane International School, we value diversity, inclusivity, respect for others, integrity, responsibility, empathy,and compassion. The ideal candidate should share these values and attitudes while also being committed to promoting student wellbeing through individualized support that fosters social-emotional growth and academic success.