Performing Arts Teacher (Full-Time)

Location: East Legon, Accra, Ghana

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American International School, Ghana is committed to providing a high-quality, faith-based education that nurtures academic excellence, creativity, character, and global citizenship. We inspire students to discover their unique talents while developing the confidence, discipline, and skills needed to succeed in a dynamic world.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Performing Arts Teacher to join our academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is dedicated to inspiring students through drama, dance, theatre, and performance while contributing to a vibrant Christian learning community.

Role Summary

The Performing Arts Teacher will design and deliver engaging performing arts lessons that encourage creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and confidence. The successful candidate will create an inclusive learning environment where students develop practical performance skills, artistic appreciation, and a lifelong passion for the performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

As the Performing Arts Teacher, you will:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging performing arts lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and educational standards.
• Teach drama, theatre, movement, performance techniques, and other performing arts disciplines appropriate to students’ age and ability.
• Foster creativity, confidence, teamwork, and effective communication through practical learning experiences.
• Encourage students to develop performance, presentation, and creative expression skills.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Organize and direct school productions, performances, assemblies, concerts, and other performing arts events.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes active participation.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into performing arts instruction where appropriate.
• Maintain effective classroom management and encourage positive student behaviour.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support students’ academic, creative, and personal development.
• Participate actively in school events, staff meetings, professional development programmes, and school improvement initiatives.
• Uphold and model the school’s Christian values in all interactions with students and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre Arts, Dance, Music, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification or professional teaching licence.

Experience

• Previous teaching experience in a primary or secondary school environment is preferred.
• Experience delivering the American, International, or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is an advantage.
• Experience directing school productions, theatre performances, or extracurricular performing arts programmes is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application button.