- Full-time
- Student Support
- Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Basseterre
Job description
The mission of Ross Preparatory School is to provide an enriched US curriculum for children of faculty, staff and students of RUSVM along with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Community. The curriculum is taught by highly trained and qualified teachers who, in partnership with parents and the community, motivate students to achieve academic success, develop a lifelong love of learning and become a responsible global citizen. The Prep school is located on the RUSVM campus and follows a calendar that is very similar to the vet school.
Teachers are responsible for following and enriching the Prep School’s specific curriculum. In recognition of the high transient rate of students, it is essential that the adopted course-of-study be followed. In utilizing the set curriculum, teachers may strengthen their presentation with supplemental knowledge, creativity and varied instructional techniques and are held accountable for teaching to the specific stated standards in each area.
RUSVM is seeking an Art and Integrated Arts (music, drama and dance) teacher with coordinating duties in the afterschool program.
The Art/Integrated Arts teacher will have the primary responsibility for planning and teaching in alignment with the Ross Preparatory curricular objectives and supervising students in the afterschool program. Candidates must be dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The teacher should be able to work creatively in accommodating student needs, responding appropriately to the diversity and educational background of students and overcoming instructional challenges constructively.
General Requirements
- Hardworking, goal-oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent area knowledge
- Committed to student success and continuous learning through formative and summative assessment to ensure success of the student that is measurable
- Collaborates with other staff to co-plan, co-deliver, and differentiate instruction for all students in a class;
- Demonstrates the ability to use technology to enhance the classroom environment, communicate with children and adults, and in direct instruction and cooperative learning
- Maintains appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety both in and out of the classroom.
- Is a team player and shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of the RUSVM Prep School.
- Maintain confidentiality for all Prep school community including but not limited to students, families, etc.
- Contributes to the school community in at least one formal way beyond the classroom that does not include a stipend.
- Promotes community service within and beyond the Ross community.
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Art Teacher Requirements
- Provides a challenging, student-focused environment based on the Art standards, which incorporates multi-modal learning within a collaborative school climate that welcomes and supports teachers, students and parents
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in visual and performing arts; including drawing, painting, lettering, design, art history, performances and three-dimensional art and other appropriate learning activities.
- Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation and what constitutes art.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
Afterschool duties
- Assist and supervise children during all activities.
- Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group
- Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up.
- Clean-up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures.
- Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately maintained
- Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant and foster positive connections between participants.
- Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents and community members and partners.
You are qualified if you have:
-Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.
-Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fine Arts/visual Arts with teaching qualification, or equivalent
- A valid US teacher’s certificate with demonstrated skills OR minimum of 2 years of teaching Art experience
- An energetic personality with ability to engage young children in a creative manner
- The ability to integrate all areas of the curriculum, while teaching Art and Integrated Art standards
- Experience modifying the curriculum to accommodate learners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children and adults
Make a difference and embrace change… We Are Ross Prep!
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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