Art And Craft (PRT) Vacancy in Giridih, Jharkhand
Wave international school
Job Description
We are looking for a creative and tech-savvy PRT Art and Craft Teacher to join our forward-thinking institution. This role is designed for an educator who believes that art and technology are deeply interconnected. As a PRT Art and Craft Teacher, you will be responsible for nurturing the creative instincts of primary school students by blending traditional handcrafts with modern digital design tools. You will lead the transition from a conventional art room to a digital-enabled creative studio, making art accessible and exciting for children in a Tier 4 city environment.
Desired Competencies
The ideal candidate must be a Graduate with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. While a Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is not required for this role, we seek individuals who possess:
1. Proficiency in traditional art forms including sketching, painting, and clay modeling.
2. High digital literacy and the ability to navigate various creative software.
3. Strong classroom management skills tailored for young learners.
4. An innovative mindset to overcome geographical barriers using global digital resources.
5. Excellent communication skills to explain complex creative concepts simply.
Teaching Methodology (Digital tools and platforms)
Our school emphasizes a blended learning approach. You will be expected to:
1. Use Interactive Whiteboards to demonstrate strokes and techniques in high definition.
2. Integrate Google Arts and Culture to take students on virtual tours of international museums like the Louvre or the Met.
3. Utilize Canva for Education to teach basic graphic design and layout principles.
4. Implement flipped classroom strategies where students watch digital technique tutorials before the practical session.
5. Use AR (Augmented Reality) apps to help students visualize 3D shapes and perspectives.
Key Responsibilities (Include tech implementation)
1. Deliver engaging Art and Craft lessons for primary students, ensuring a balance between physical and digital mediums.
2. Develop a digital portfolio system where each student maintains a cloud-based folder of their progress throughout the year.
3. Lead the school's digital art newsletter, showcasing student work created through both traditional and digital means.
4. Manage the Art Studio's tech assets, including document cameras used for live drawing demonstrations.
5. Organize annual art exhibitions that feature both a physical gallery and a QR-code-based virtual gallery for parents.
6. Collaborate with the IT department to introduce students to basic digital illustration and pixel art.
Facilities (Tech infrastructure)
Despite our location, we pride ourselves on a high-tech infrastructure that includes:
1. A dedicated Creative Lab with high-speed Wi-Fi and smart projection systems.
2. Access to a shared tablet bank for student-led digital art projects.
3. Document cameras in the art room for real-time projection of delicate craft work.
4. A centralized Learning Management System (LMS) for grading and sharing resources.
5. Visualizers and high-quality scanners to digitize physical artworks for preservation.
Why Join Us (Specific software/tools)
Joining our team means you will have the opportunity to work with premium tools rarely found in Tier 4 schools. You will get hands-on experience and provide training to students in:
1. Adobe Express and Spark for visual storytelling.
2. Basic 3D modeling using Tinkercad.
3. Digital painting tools and stylus-based drawing.
4. Regular professional development workshops focused on EdTech integration in the arts.
5. A collaborative culture that encourages the use of technology to bridge the rural-urban education gap.
Application Process
Interested candidates who meet the graduation and experience requirements should follow these steps:
1. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your art background and any tech tools you have used.
2. Include a link to a digital portfolio or attach 5-10 photographs of your own work or your students' previous projects.
3. Email your application to the school's recruitment portal with the subject line: Application for PRT Art and Craft Teacher.
4. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a 15-minute virtual interview followed by an on-site demonstration of both a manual craft and a digital art tool.