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The Aga Khan Education Services
🎨 Visual Art Teacher – Aga Khan Primary School
Employer: Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T)
Sector: Social Development / Education
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Salary: Competitive package (to attract the best candidate)
🏫 About AKES, T
The Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania operates a network of schools offering education from nursery to secondary level. The institution focuses on holistic education, critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning.
AKES, T is part of a global education network operating in multiple countries, delivering high-quality, values-based education to over 100,000 students worldwide.
🎯 Job Overview
The Visual Art Teacher will teach Grade 1–6 students, delivering engaging and creative art lessons that develop artistic skills, imagination, and self-expression. The role requires strong technical art ability and effective teaching strategies aligned with international education standards.
🧑🏫 Key Responsibilities
🎨 Teaching & Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging visual art lessons for primary students (Grades 1–6)
- Teach different art techniques, materials, and creative methods
- Design age-appropriate art projects aligned with curriculum standards
- Foster creativity, imagination, and self-expression
📊 Assessment & Student Development
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Develop learning outcomes and use them for reporting (mid-year and end-year)
- Support students’ artistic growth and confidence
🏫 Classroom & School Contribution
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Manage art materials and classroom resources responsibly
- Prepare and display student artwork for exhibitions and school events
- Organize annual visual arts exhibitions
- Collaborate with classroom teachers for cross-curricular learning
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Visual Art
- Fine Art
- Performing Arts (required)
- Additional certifications in art education are an advantage
- Formal training in visual arts teaching is required
🧠 Experience & Skills
- 2–3 years teaching experience (preferably international or English-medium school)
- Experience teaching primary-level learners (Grades 1–6)
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability to inspire creativity in young learners
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for working with children
🌟 Ideal Candidate Profile
- Creative, energetic, and student-focused
- Strong in both practical art and teaching methodology
- Able to integrate art into broader learning themes
- Comfortable working in a collaborative school environment
📌 Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Cover letter explaining suitability for the role
📅 Important Information
- Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Salary package is competitive and designed to attract top talent
How to Apply:
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