We are looking to hire for the position of Middle School Visual Art Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year, starting in February 2027, according to the following skills and qualifications. Interested candidates please send your application by August 30th, 2026; position may close before that date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Details Position Name: Middle School Visual Art Teacher

Reports to: Middle School Principal Time commitment: Full-time School Mission International School Nido de Aguilas empowers learners to CONNECT authentically, EXPLORE with curiosity, and ACT with purpose.

School Core Values

Suitable candidates will demonstrate our core values of Kindness Respect

Responsibility

Integrity

Belonging

Positivity Portrait of a Nido Learner Nido Learners are Connectors

Thinkers

Inquirers

Designers

Changemakers Qualifications And Experience Preferred experience in a multicultural school environment

Experience delivering social and emotional learning lessons

Experience in curriculum and unit design, using the Understanding By Design framework

Professional level proficiency in English

Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues

Solid conceptual and applied knowledge of current research and trends in curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Experience using the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) and an inquiry based approach (preferred)

A minimum of 2 years relevant teaching experience

Teaching certificate that covers grades 6-8 in Visual Art Skills, Attitudes, and Dispositions Ability to inspire middle school students and celebrate their unique stage of development

Ability to differentiate instruction in a class with diverse learning needs Ability to create an engaging and active learning environment in a student-centered classroom





Flexibility to adapt to changing instructional needs and/or scheduling needs

Strong collaboration skills Main Duties and Responsibilities Uses school's guiding statements to determine appropriate learning objectives Creates a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students feel safe and cared for

Monitors and evaluates student progress and achievement in relation to learning objectives

Uses a body of learning evidence to inform instruction

Teaches in accordance with the Art department’s adopted beliefs and best practices

Collaborates effectively with colleagues in creating authentic learning experiences that promote student choice and student agency

Leads and participates in exhibitions, cultural and community events related to the arts

Contributes to the school community outside of the classroom (e.g., after-school activities, coaching, etc.) Serves as a middle school advisor

Teaches Exploratory courses as appropriate

Actively seeks professional growth opportunities through Nido’s PD Academy Engages in the co-curricular, after school program by leading an ASA or coaching a team

Participates in Outdoor Education trips Contributes to lunchtime and recess supervision International School Nido de Aguilas is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on being a diverse environment and seek the best talents who will contribute to generating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, marital status, cultural background, sexual orientation, languages, abilities, or any other personal characteristic.

International School

Nido de Aguilas is committed to promoting a safe and secure environment by following, enforcing and constantly improving our child safeguarding policy.

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