The Aga Khan Education Service in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES, T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

The Aga Khan Education Service in Tanzania (AKES, T) invites applications from qualified and dynamic individuals for the following position: Visual Art Teacher for Aga Khan Primary School

Job Overview

Aga Khan Primary School is seeking a creative, skilled, and passionate Visual Art Teacher to deliver high‑quality art education to students from Grade 1 to Grade 6. The successful candidate will have experience teaching art in an international or English‑medium school and demonstrate strong technical and pedagogical skills in visual and performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Visual Art lessons appropriate for primary students (Grades 1–6).
• Teach a variety of art techniques and media, fostering creativity, self‑expression, and skill development.
• Design age‑appropriate art projects aligned with curriculum expectations and international best practices.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports all learners.
• Prepare and display student artwork for exhibitions, school events, and activities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support cross‑curricular learning.
• Maintain art materials, equipment, and classroom resources responsibly.
• Organizes visual arts exhibition annually
• Creates learning outcomes and use them to write midyear or end of year reports

The requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art, Fine Art, or Performing Arts (essential).
• Additional qualifications or certifications in art education will be a distinct advantage.
• Formal training and strong technical expertise in teaching visual arts.

Experience and Skills

• 2–3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an international or English‑medium school.
• Proven experience teaching primary‑level students (Grades 1–6).
• Strong classroom management and age‑appropriate instructional skills.
• Passion for working with children and nurturing creativity.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a school team.

AKES,T offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where creativity and holistic student development are highly valued.

• Plan and deliver engaging Visual Art lessons appropriate for primary students (Grades 1–6).
• Teach a variety of art techniques and media, fostering creativity, self‑expression, and skill development.
• Design age‑appropriate art projects aligned with curriculum expectations and international best practices.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports all learners.
• Prepare and display student artwork for exhibitions, school events, and activities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support cross‑curricular learning.
• Maintain art materials, equipment, and classroom resources responsibly.
• Organizes visual arts exhibition annually
• Creates learning outcomes and use them to write midyear or end of year reports

• Strong technical and pedagogical skills in visual and performing arts
• Strong classroom management skills
• Age-appropriate instructional skills
• Passion for working with children and nurturing creativity
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school team

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art, Fine Art, or Performing Arts (essential).
• Additional qualifications or certifications in art education will be a distinct advantage.
• Formal training and strong technical expertise in teaching visual arts.