Visual Arts Technician
Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.
Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 9-12 day and boarding students.
This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.
Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Visual Arts Technician supports teachers in the Visual Arts program and acts in the best interest of the care and safety of students at all times. This part-time position has daily responsibilities related to the technical operations and functions of Visual Arts projects. The Technician takes direction from assigned teachers, adheres to all School & OSHA policies and procedures, and does not confer with parents directly about their child’s progress. Adherence to appropriate conduct and dress, as well as all protocols outlined in the AIS Faculty Handbook, is expected.
Start Date: 7/28/2025
Application Deadline: Until filled
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure student safety in Visual Arts facilities through active supervision and enforcement of safety protocols.
- Assist teachers with preparation, setup, and cleanup of materials and equipment for art lessons and workshops.
- Support lessons involving tools, machinery, or materials requiring adult supervision (e.g., paper cutters, kilns, printmaking tools).
- Maintain and organize classroom tools, art supplies, and storerooms.
- Keep inventory of art supplies and coordinate restocking with Visual Arts teachers.
- Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of tools, machinery, and classroom equipment.
- Support the preparation, mounting, and display of student artwork for exhibitions and events.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of artwork installations across campus.
- Apply fixatives or other materials as needed (with appropriate training).
- Recycle clay and other materials under teacher guidance.
- Photocopy or scan art resources as requested.
- Liaise with other departments to coordinate shared use of certain art supplies and tools.
Health and Safety Requirements
It is required by OSHA that all members of staff, faculty or students working within the technical areas of Design and Visual Arts must be trained on the safety, setup and operation of all equipment. We must also ensure that all workshop tools, machines, equipment and finishes being used by students or adults have been inspected regularly. The technician must be certified and keep up to date with all OSHA requirements, inspections and training specific to each technical area. The technician must actively supervise students working within the Design and Visual Arts facilities, to ensure their safety by guaranteeing the correct setup, operation and maintenance of all equipment.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with a range of art materials and tools (e.g., clay, paper, paint, printmaking, mixed media)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Familiarity with safe studio practices and equipment maintenance
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Experience in visual art or design environments, such as galleries, studios, or arts-focused educational settings
- Knowledge of art materials, tools, and safe handling practices
- Basic building or design skills (e.g., installation, mounting, or display setup)
- Familiarity with kiln operation and ceramics processes (beneficial but not required)
- An eye for detail and presentation, especially for exhibitions and student displays
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.