Founded in 1973, AISB is an accredited, private, non-profit international school. AISB is accredited by CIS and MSA, and is a member of CEESA, SCIS, IB, and ISTA.
AISB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the IB Diploma program in addition to our American High School Diploma and our Global Impact Diploma. Students can graduate with a combination of these Diplomas accredited by CIS and the Middle States Association. The high school program is based on an American educational model within an international context with a focus on critical thinking skills, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. All courses focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions, as well as a global perspective, to equip students to flourish in a rapidly changing workplace. All students have access to a wide range of courses and pathways to cater to students’ different interests and needs. English is the language of instruction, except in World Language courses.
AISB occupies a single campus of 19 hectares on the western outskirts of Budapest. The Middle/High School building houses 51 classrooms, library, cafeteria, computer rooms, double-sized gymnasium, single-size gymnasium, 25-meter swimming pool, 350-seat theatre, and performing and visual arts facilities. The Elementary building has 27 classrooms, library, cafeteria, computer rooms, double-size gymnasium, and performing and visual arts facilities. In the grounds, there are two soccer fields, an athletics track with lights, 4 floodlit tennis courts and a basketball court.
AISB has a strong Student Support Program, and a varied Extra-Curricular program running throughout the school. AISB graduates are welcomed each year to a broad range of the world’s most selective colleges and universities.
The American International School of Budapest (AISB) seeks to appoint a Middle School / High School Visual Arts Teacher for 2027, August 1. start date.
Qualified candidates with experience and skills matching the job description are invited to apply by submitting their application through Search Associates by 30th November 2026. Please note that we accept applications exclusively through Search Associates.
The recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the application deadline.
Reports To: Middle School Principal
Position Overview:
AISB seeks an innovative and collaborative Middle and High School Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic secondary faculty. The successful candidate will foster creativity, artistic expression, critical thinking, and technical skill through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences across a range of artistic media. The role involves teaching students across the Middle and High School years, possibly including IB Visual Arts, and supporting students in developing their individual artistic voice, confidence, and understanding of the creative process. The role also involves serving as a grade-level advisor to a small group of students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification or equivalent qualification in Visual Arts.
- Minimum of two years of recent experience teaching Visual Arts at both the Middle and High School levels.
- Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) and IB Visual Arts, or similar (e.g., AP, IGCSE).
- Demonstrated experience teaching students to work effectively across a diverse range of artistic media.
- Demonstrated ability to support the learning needs of students across the Middle and High School years.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in Visual Arts, Art Education, Education, or a related field.
- Experience teaching a broad range of media and techniques, including drawing, clay, acrylic, oil and watercolor painting, one- and two-point perspective, digital art, and other media.
- Demonstration of ongoing professional development and best practice in Visual Arts education, the science of learning, and curriculum integration.
- Certification or experience supporting English Language Learners (ELL).
- Proficiency with educational technology, online grading, and curriculum management platforms (e.g., Veracross, Google Apps, Atlas Rubicon).
- Experience or training in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) tools responsibly to optimize instructional design and support student learning.
- Experience contributing to extracurricular activities, field trips, and other aspects of Middle and High School student life.
Professional Competencies & Mindset
- Curriculum & Pedagogy:
- Expertise in standards-aligned curriculum, assessment, and backward design.
- Skilled in accessible and responsive learning design grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Skilled in purposeful, evidence-informed pedagogy integrating explicit instruction, inquiry, and conceptual learning.
- Interpersonal & Cultural:
- Excellent written and oral English communication.
- Collaborative, empathetic, flexible, and solution-oriented in working with students, colleagues, and families within a diverse, multicultural community.
- Builds positive relationships and contributes actively to a supportive school climate.
- Student-Centered Focus:
- Deep understanding of adolescent development and commitment to supporting the physical, academic, social, and emotional needs of students across the Middle and High School years.
- Creates an inclusive and age-appropriate learning environment that maintains high expectations, supports student dignity, and promotes responsible behavior, personal growth, health, and wellbeing.
- Growth Mindset:
- Dedicated to continuous professional learning, Professional Learning Community (PLC) principles, collaborative inquiry, and reflective practice.
- Demonstrates initiative, embraces change, and engages with current educational research.
AISB takes child safeguarding measures seriously. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced criminal checks.
The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the position ahead of the announced deadline, should a suitable applicant be identified.
