Visual Arts Facilitator- IB

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

To nurture creativity, imagination, visual literacy, and self-expression through inquiry-led, age-appropriate Visual Arts experiences within the IB PYP framework.

• Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based art experiences connected to PYP units of inquiry.

• Develop foundational understanding of the elements of art—line, colour, shape, form, texture, pattern, and space.

• Facilitate exploration of diverse media, materials, tools, techniques, and art-making processes.

• Foster curiosity, experimentation, creative confidence, and individual artistic expression.

• Introduce children to diverse artists, artworks, cultures, and visual traditions.

• Encourage student agency, choice, reflection, and age-appropriate artistic dialogue.

• Document learning through portfolios, observations, process documentation, and exhibitions.

• Integrate Visual Arts with transdisciplinary themes, key concepts, Learner Profile attributes, and ATL skills.

• Provide inclusive, differentiated experiences responsive to students developmental needs and interests.

• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and well-organised art studio environment.

  
  

• Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, Design, or related field; teaching qualification preferred.

• Strong understanding of primary-age art education and child development.

• Familiarity with IB PYP, inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning.

• Strong proficiency in age-appropriate art materials, techniques, and creative processes.

• Prior IB PYPexperience preferred.