Job Description: Art Teacher (x2)

Number of positions: 2

Duration: One year

Location: Duhok City, Rwanga, Essyan and Domiz 2 camps

Publishing date: 29th Jan 2024

Deadline for submission: 3rd Feb 2024

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peacebuilding & Human Rights

·       Climate Change

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Plan and prepare learning activities and guide students towards the achievement of curriculum and district objectives.

·       Develop a program to meet the needs, abilities and interests of students.

·       Use a range of instructional techniques and media consistent with available resources and student needs and capabilities.

·       Expand the students' use of individual and collaborative strategies to generate concepts and ideas.

·       Incorporate new technologies and tools in the creative process.

·       Teach students how to identify elements and techniques used to create concepts.

·       Teach students to apply elements of design and modern principles of art.

·       Further the students' knowledge of visual arts and media through art theory and history.

·       Develop an aesthetic understanding and appreciation that allows students to make qualitative judgments about art.

·       Enable students to create a functional portfolio of their art works.

·       Plan, coordinate and prepare art displays and exhibitions for the school and community.

·       Assist students with effective display and presentation of their works.

·       Evaluate each student's performance on a continual basis.

·       Prepare progress reports.

·       Develop and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external.

·       Select and maintain required inventory of materials, tools, instructional aids and equipment.

·       Instruct students in the proper use and maintenance of materials, equipment and tools.

·       Monitor proper use and storage of materials, tools and equipment to ensure good housekeeping.

·       Ensure the required standards of classroom management and student behavior are met.

Education and Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or equivalent.

·       Solid working knowledge of the concepts, activities and techniques related to teaching art at the required level.

·       Strong foundation in classroom management.

·       Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the NGOs relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position.

Key Competencies and Skills:

·       Analytical and collaborative skills.

·       Show initiative, adaptability and be innovative.

·       Communication skills.

·       Competent at planning and organizing.

·       Patience and stress tolerance.

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Art Teacher” as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·       Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.