Arts & Activities Coordinator- The American School of Dubai, UAE
The Arts & Activities coordinator will serve as the point person for PK-12 events and activities
related to extra-curriculum performing and visual arts departments. He/she will support the
planning, publicizing, organization and execution of student activities and events to include those
that are local as well as related to external partnerships and will maintain a 20% teaching load in
the performing or visual arts departments at the school. Additionally, he/she liaises and
coordinates events and activities schoolwide with the key stakeholders including, but not limited
to: performing and visual arts teams, students, administrators, community groups/vendors and
external organizations in the planning and execution of schoolwide events.
The Arts and Activities Coordinator will ensure consistency in the scheduling, planning and
availability of programming ensuring that ASD students have access to arts as well as athletics
as they seek to fulfill their full potential. He/she will manage the arts and activities budget and
programs within ASD’s established standards and policies.
The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with students of all ages and will be masterful
at organizing, planning and executing programs while maintaining excellent interpersonal and
problem solving skills. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Campus Life.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Teaching a visual or performing arts class, not less than 20% of the time
● Plan and monitor the arts and activities budget
● Develop student participation guidelines, procedures as required
● Schedule arts events to maximize student’s ability to participate
● Attend student meetings and social events as required
● Publicize events and activities to the school community
● Recruit student participation in arts and activities events
● Assist in the recruitment and evaluation of coaches and sponsors for arts and activity
opportunities
● Develop, monitor and evaluate programming to ensure quality and proactive response and
planning
● Coordinate arts and activities planning and related logistics
● Ensure ASD policies and procedures regarding student activities and events are upheld at all
times
● Supervise the Arts and Activities administrative assistant
● Supervising the theatre technicians
● Serve as a collaborative member of the Campus Life team
● Attend Campus Core Life meetings as a representative of the PK-12 Arts and Activities team
REVISED DATE 12/5/2021
● Manage the reservation, maintenance and overall management of the Theater and Blackbox
facilities
● Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Campus Life
Instructional Responsibilities (for the 20% teaching portion):
● Ensure effective delivery of the ASD curriculum
● Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding their learning
● Maintain proficiency in school and subject related technologies as appropriate to enhance
and deliver instruction
● Provide a flexible classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports a
student centered learning environment
● Effectively apply the most up-to-date, research-based strategies to address the needs of
diverse learners in a culture of transition and mobility.
● Ensure that all students experience appropriate levels of challenge at all times
● Use the student assessment process to improve learning and teaching
● Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance
● Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent, meaningful and
timely communication about student progress
● Contribute to department/team planning,, budgeting and other operational activities as
required
● Skillfully and positively contribute to the curriculum development and monitoring processes.
● Think systematically, reflect on, and learn from practice and be willing to collaborate with
others to learn as a professional
● Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning
experiences and meet the needs of students (advising, organizing field trips, sponsorship of
clubs, events, community service projects, etc.
● Supervise students as required by the immediate supervisor
● Actively support student’s social emotional learning and well-being personally and by
contributing and participating in appropriate activities and programs as required
Schoolwide Responsibilities:
● Engage with the administration in a committed effort to continue to grow as an educator
● Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
● Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
● Model the skills and attitudes of global citizenship, antiracism and intercultural sensitivity and
proactivity.
● Accept other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university
● A valid teaching certificate/license in performing or visual arts
● A minimum of two years, current, full-time related teaching experience with demonstrated
expertise in subject matter
● Excellent organizational and planning skills
● Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
REVISED DATE 12/5/2021
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience teaching in an international/overseas setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
● Participation in current and relevant professional growth activities
● Demonstrate focused instruction and assessment of student learning
● Open-minded, eager and willing to collaborate in a team environment to plan and prepare for
effective instruction within the classroom
● Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
● Develop and maintain effective working relationships
● Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
● Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a
professional manner
● Teaching experience in a North American educational environment
ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All
employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to
participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of
employment.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of
employment.
Apply Here:
https://app.schrole.edu.au/#/public/vacancy/e8902599-3131-4870-897e-9252e4c742f2
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