Elementary Art Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Purpose & Pedagogy

SNA Marianapolis International School seeks innovative, collaborative educational leaders to join its K-12 faculty for Fall 2026. SNA Marianapolis holds its educators and students to the same superlative community standard. Instructors ensure learning occurs in and out of the traditional classroom. Teachers, coaches, and house parents infuse the student experience with meaning, fostering opportunities for growth as well as imparting a sense of self-discipline to each child. Resilience, adaptability, inclusion, and a pioneering spirit set apart the SNA Marianapolis community in Vietnam, in the USA, and worldwide.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or higher, with comprehensive knowledge of early childhood development. Some experience in – or passion for – working with young children is a must. Our community of teachers is committed to interdisciplinary learning, imparting academic excellence to students while exemplifying mutual support and understanding among peers. Each SNA Marianapolis educator is responsible for the design and implementation of an articulated experiential learning curriculum, modifying modes of instruction to meet the unique needs of every child. Outside of the traditional classroom, our faculty engage in extracurricular opportunities with students, whether coaching a sport or leading a co-curricular trip for hands-on learning. In short, our educators demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the behavior of all students in the classroom, throughout school grounds, and on educational trips.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for middle school.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in elementary grade education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related subject required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching license/ certificate required.
• Previous teaching experience with elementary-school-aged children preferred.

Skill and Abilities Requirement:

• Ability to foster creativity and self-expression in elementary students
• Strong foundation in basic art skills (e.g., drawing, color, composition)
• Skilled in a variety of art media (drawing, painting, mixed media, basic digital art)
• Effective classroom management and ability to engage young learners
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
• Experience in portfolio-based and project-based assessment
• Ability to integrate art with other subjects (cross-curricular teaching)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage time and materials effectively
• Ability to develop foundational skills that support progression to advanced art studies (e.g., AP Art & Design)

*Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted