Preschool Art Teacher – Maternity Leave Replacement (Part -Time)

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Stream: International (Cambridge) Application Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification or qualification in Early Years or Art Education is an advantage.
• Additional training or certification in child development, creative arts, or early years pedagogy is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood educational setting.
• Proven experience in planning and delivering art-based learning activities that support children’s creativity, fine motor development, and self-expression.
• Experience working in an international or bilingual school environment is an asset.

Main responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate art lessons that promote creativity, imagination, and artistic expression in young children.
• Design and implement a variety of hands-on art activities using different materials, tools, and techniques suitable for preschoolers.
• Integrate art into the Early Years curriculum, supporting learning across other areas such as literacy, numeracy and personal, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where every child feels encouraged to express themselves freely through art.
• Observe and assess children’ s progress in art-related and general developmental skills, maintaining accurate records and sharing observations with classroom teachers and parents as appropriate.
• Encourage children’s fine motor development, creativity, and problemsolving through structured and open-ended aft experiences.
• Ensure all materials and activities comply with health and safety standards appropriate for young learners.
• Prepare and maintain the art classroom and resources, ensuring an organized, inspiring, and child-friendly space.
• Contribute to school-wide projects, exhibitions, and events, showcasing children’ s artwork and creativity.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support interdisciplinary and themebased projects. Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school community events as required.
• Promote respect for art, culture, and diversity, helping children appreciate various artistic traditions and expressions.

We offer:

• A highly competitive net salary
• PD opportunities in Cambridge, TES and CIS frameworks
• A collaborative and encouraging working environment
• A school laptop
• Lunch in the school canteen
• A 70% discount on tuition fees for dependent children

Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest and a CV in English to hr@mtk.edu.az and hr.cv@mtk.edu.az

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