Middle School Art & Design Teacher (IB-MYP)

Company Description

Founded in 2002, La Scuola International School – the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Italian language immersion school in the world – serves over 460 students in the Bay Area with two San Francisco campuses (Preschool - Grade 8), one in Silicon Valley (Preschool - Grade 3), and a campus opening in the 2026-27 school year in Milan, Italy. 

At La Scuola International School, we believe our complex, interconnected society demands a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy. We uniquely blend the most uplifting ideas in education, guiding students to become leaders of their own learning from preschool through the eighth grade, across multiple campuses. 

La Scuola is an International School and a globally-minded community. Our families come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak more than 34 different languages, and the breadth of that global community is the foundation of our school experience. With their ability to see things through others’ eyes, La Scuola students see beyond the boundaries of right and wrong to understand nuance, appreciate empathy, and lead towards a more open, connected world.

Our frameworks, approaches and methods leverage all that is known globally about teaching, learning, and child development. That includes the International Baccalaureate, the Reggio Emilia approach, Singapore Math, Science of Reading Research, Writing Workshop and Polyanna, a renowned racial literacy program, among others. 

Learn more about us here: https://www.lascuolasf.org/

Job Description

Position Overview

The role of the Art & Design Teacher is to develop curriculum consistent with the MYP Design Subject Guide and design of units of inquiry relating to technology and design. This position supports and implements the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.  Description is subject to change without notice as the School's needs may require. The Art & Design Teacher works to implement the IB-PYP and IB-MYP Curriculums within the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner with an innovative mindset, a wide range of technical skills in product and/or digital design, and a track record of encouraging and supporting students to pursue their individual and unique interests and make transdisciplinary connections in design and related fields. The individual will model and promote the IB learner profile and teach across a range of ages and abilities.  The Art & Design Teacher usually has a background in visual arts (or dance, engineering, science, design, etc.)  

Role & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Teach and develop MYP Art & Design courses in Grades 6, 7, 8. Potential elementary support as needed.
• Review and modify  written curriculum in IB Art and Design in collaboration with the IB MYP Coordinator and Lead Atelierista. Assess students according to the requirements of the MYP Design and Art Subject Guides, and maintain a gradebook in Toddle.
• Research opportunities to bring learning into the broader community through volunteer work, guest teachers, experiences and community partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with the Atelierista, the Pedagogical Leadership team, the IB-Coordinator, faculty, the Technology Coordinator, and IT Systems Administrator to optimize learning outcomes.
• Integrate the 100 languages of students, especially digital and technological languages in the Design Curriculum, e.g. graphic design, coding, robotics, etc. Collaborate with other Departments and colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and inquiries across the 100 languages.
• Participate in and actively contribute to the Professional Development of all faculty to encourage learning through creative expression, documentation and the cultivation of the environment. 
• Contribute to community learning events (Parent Education, Spotlight Series, Admission Events, the Exhibit, etc.) by highlighting creativity in student learning through student work. 

As a La Scuola faculty member, you are committing to:

1. Designing, planning & implementing appropriate curriculum goals and long-term projects within the IB-MYP guidelines, including but not limited to:

• Creating a flexible program and class environment favorable to individualized learning and personal growth.
• Using structured purposeful inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning.
• Teaching in English and Italian or Spanish as applicable.
• Balancing the needs of students with different Italian and English language skills.
• Using technology to enhance learning.

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