Middle & High School Visual Arts Teacher at CIA FIRST International School, Phnom Penh

CIA FIRST International School — a leading American-curriculum institution in Phnom Penh, Cambodia — is looking for a creative and committed Middle and High School Visual Arts Teacher to join its Arts Department for Academic Year 2027/28. This is a full-time secondary teaching role with a genuine focus on nurturing the next generation of young artists.

Job Description

As the Visual Arts Teacher for Grades 6–12, you will design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that bring the US curriculum to life in the secondary classroom. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Developing and teaching visual arts lessons that cover technique, media, art history and theory at the middle and high school level
• Fostering creative expression and artistic confidence in students with a wide range of abilities and interests
• Creating dynamic, differentiated lesson plans that respond to diverse learning styles
• Tracking and supporting each student’s academic and personal growth throughout the year
• Collaborating actively with colleagues across the Arts Department and wider school community
• Maintaining a well-managed, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and innovation
• Contributing to school events, exhibitions and extracurricular arts activities where appropriate

Requirements

The school is looking for a candidate who combines solid subject knowledge with a genuine passion for art education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or a closely related field (minimum)
• Experience: At least 2 years of teaching Visual Arts in a middle or high school setting
• Curriculum knowledge: Strong understanding of visual arts techniques, media, history and theory relevant to secondary education; experience within the US curriculum is preferred
• Classroom skills: Proven ability to manage diverse secondary classrooms effectively and plan lessons that engage a range of learners
• Communication: Proficient in English, both written and spoken
• Mindset: Patient, approachable, collaborative and genuinely committed to ongoing professional development

Benefits

CIA FIRST International School offers a supportive and professionally stimulating environment within one of Phnom Penh’s established international school communities. As part of an institution dedicated to American-standard education, teachers benefit from structured professional development opportunities, a collegiate Arts Department, and the reward of working with motivated secondary students in an international setting.

About the School

CIA FIRST International School is committed to delivering a high-quality American curriculum to its international and local student community in Cambodia. The school values creativity, academic rigour and the holistic development of every learner — making it an ideal environment for arts educators who believe in the transformative power of visual arts education.