Creative Arts Facilitator

About this opportunity

Job Title: Creative Arts Facilitator Department: Academics Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Dodowa Reports To: Headteacher / Academic Coordinator Position Summary We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and learner-focused **Creative Arts Facilitator** to inspire pupils through practical and engaging art activities. The successful candidate will teach learners to explore and express ideas through drawing, painting, craft, design, and other creative activities while developing their imagination, confidence, fine motor skills, and appreciation for the arts. Key Responsibilities * Plan and deliver age-appropriate Creative Arts lessons in line with the school curriculum. * Teach drawing, painting, colouring, craft, design, collage, modelling, and other practical art activities. * Introduce learners to different art materials, techniques, tools, and creative processes. * Encourage imagination, originality, self-expression, and problem-solving through art. * Guide learners in developing individual and group creative projects. * Prepare lesson notes, activity plans, demonstrations, and assessment tasks. * Assess learners’ practical work and provide constructive feedback. * Organize and display learners’ artwork within classrooms and school spaces. * Support school events, exhibitions, performances, celebrations, and decoration projects. * Assist learners with art projects for competitions and special programmes where applicable. * Teach learners proper handling and care of art tools and materials. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized creative learning environment. * Monitor and manage art supplies and inform management when materials need replenishment. * Adapt activities to suit learners with different abilities and learning needs. * Encourage teamwork, confidence, discipline, and respect during practical sessions. * Collaborate with other facilitators to incorporate creativity into wider school activities. * Participate in staff meetings, training, and school programmes. * Perform other academic or creative duties assigned by school management. Requirements * Diploma, HND, Bachelor’s degree, or relevant qualification in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Art Education, Design, or a related field. * Previous experience teaching or facilitating art activities for children is preferred. * Strong practical skills in drawing, painting, craft, and design. * Ability to demonstrate creative techniques clearly to learners. * Good classroom management skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Patient, imaginative, energetic, and organized. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teachers. * Basic computer literacy is an advantage. Key Competencies * Drawing & Painting * Arts & Crafts * Creative Design * Visual Expression * Lesson Planning * Classroom Management * Learner Assessment * Creativity & Innovation * Fine Motor Skill Development * Communication * Teamwork * Organization * Patience & Child Engagement Preferred Candidate The ideal candidate should be creative, hands-on, energetic, and passionate about helping children develop artistic confidence. Experience in areas such as painting, craft, sculpture, fabric decoration, bead-making, drawing, design, or school art projects will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate Creative Arts lessons in line with the school curriculum.
• Teach drawing, painting, colouring, craft, design, collage, modelling, and other practical art activities.
• Introduce learners to different art materials, techniques, tools, and creative processes.
• Encourage imagination, originality, self-expression, and problem-solving through art.
• Guide learners in developing individual and group creative projects.
• Prepare lesson notes, activity plans, demonstrations, and assessment tasks.
• Assess learners’ practical work and provide constructive feedback.
• Organize and display learners’ artwork within classrooms and school spaces.
• Support school events, exhibitions, performances, celebrations, and decoration projects.
• Assist learners with art projects for competitions and special programmes where applicable.

Requirements

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate Creative Arts lessons in line with the school curriculum.
• Teach drawing, painting, colouring, craft, design, collage, modelling, and other practical art activities.
• Introduce learners to different art materials, techniques, tools, and creative processes.
• Encourage imagination, originality, self-expression, and problem-solving through art.
• Guide learners in developing individual and group creative projects.
• Prepare lesson notes, activity plans, demonstrations, and assessment tasks.
• Assess learners’ practical work and provide constructive feedback.
• Organize and display learners’ artwork within classrooms and school spaces.
• Support school events, exhibitions, performances, celebrations, and decoration projects.
• Assist learners with art projects for competitions and special programmes where applicable.

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork