Overview

Position Objectives
The WBAIS ES Art Teacher Assistant will work with the art teachers and students from EY-G12, as
assigned by the ES principal (based on the needs of the students and program.)
The art assistant will be assigned a schedule from the ES principal in coordination with the art
department and teachers. Some of the roles and responsibilities are described below, but this can
change as the needs of the program and students change and will be communicated in planning
meetings or written communications. The art assistant will also be responsible for supporting the
playground duties of the elementary school as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:
● Assist children kindergarten through 4th grade in art classes
● Maintain the art room, art supplies, and the kiln room, organize the storeroom, and assist in
ordering/putting away materials
● Assist in preparing the class and supplies for the day
● Help set up/take down art shows, exhibitions, and displays
● Help with the photocopying, framing, and organizing materials
● Take photos of artwork and post to the school website as requested
● Work with the Seesaw and Google Classroom platforms to support students virtually as
needed
● Follow-up with maintenance requests and the set-up of art displays
● Assist in finding and or communicating with suppliers and acquiring supplies when
necessary

Child Protection
WBAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of
the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective
recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Position Details
Reports to: Elementary School Principal
Job Capacity: 100%

Start Date: May 2026
Please note: WBAIS does not sponsor B1 visas. As such, only applicants eligible for SOFA visa status may be considered
for employment.

 

Qualifications:

● Proven track record as a positive and warm colleague
● Strong collaborator with exceptional communication skills
● Some type of experience in the fine arts, including studio classes and art history, preferred
● Computer experience in digital media preferred
● Strong communication skills in English
● Strong Hebrew skills preferred
● Legally eligible to work in Israel
● Green pass or vaccination certificate

Preferred:
● Fine Arts, including studio classes and art history
● Computer experience in digital media and Seesaw
● Educational/teaching experience

Position Expectations
● Implement the school’s mission statement
● Effectively model and encourage multicultural awareness, tolerance, and understanding following the WBAIS Profile of a Learner
● Work effectively with a varied student population (EAL students, students with learning challenges, late-entering students, and gifted and talented students)
● Assist in preparation for classes for the day
● Assist students in classes as assigned
● Organize and label the storeroom and kiln room
● Help set up/take down art shows, exhibitions, and displays
● Take photos of artwork and post as requested
● Help with photocopying
● Use the Seesaw application to set up work or give student feedback
● Follow-up with maintenance forms and requests
● Assist in ordering/putting away materials

 

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