Upper Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

Position Overview and Purpose

The American International School - Riyadh is recruiting a full-time Elementary School Teacher for the academic year 2027-2028. This role is vital to fostering thoughtful, motivated learners who are independent, inquisitive, resilient, and actively contributing to positive community change.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of at least a bachelor's degree with a valid teaching certification equivalent to North American standards.
• Required certification in the specific subject area and/or grade level.
• A master's degree in Education or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience in K-12 education demonstrating excellence.
• Proficient expertise in the teaching subject.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Report directly to assigned Divisional Principal(s).
• Embody AIS-R’s core values and mission, continuously engage in professional growth and uphold the profile of an exemplary educator.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, adaptable, and resilient mindset supporting lifelong learning and ongoing development.
• Adhere to AIS-R’s faculty core competencies and stay current with all school policies and expectations.
• Fulfill all professional obligations including abiding by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, code of conduct, dress code, and child safeguarding regulations including mandatory reporting.
• Create a supportive and positive learning environment tailored to meet individual student needs.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with AIS-R curricula and standards, utilizing diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles.
• Understand student strengths, interests, and motivations to plan instruction that appropriately challenges and supports their academic and emotional growth.
• Maintain discipline and classroom management, monitor and document student behavior and educational progress.
• Develop a nurturing, student-centered classroom atmosphere conducive to developmentally suitable learning.
• Design learning plans using the Understanding by Design framework with clear, measurable objectives aligned to grade-level standards.
• Collect and analyze relevant student data to guide and improve academic performance.
• Communicate learning outcomes and assessment criteria transparently to students.
• Implement instructional strategies consistent with AIS-R’s Learning Principles and evaluate student learning comprehensively against set goals.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and community partners to advance school mission and student achievement.
• Organize, plan, and lead clubs and extracurricular activities as part of the school’s co-curricular offerings.
• Participate actively in the school’s professional development programs and evaluation processes.
• Maintain regular communication with families through conferences and accurate, timely progress reporting in line with divisional standards.
• Uphold school policies and exhibit exemplary personal conduct at all times.

Additional Employment Terms

• The position follows a 190-day contract term with salary aligned to the established Faculty salary schedule.
• Regular working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, extended to 5:00 pm on Tuesdays.
• Faculty responsibilities include commitments beyond standard hours such as after-school activities, learning sessions, and coaching duties for Physical Education teachers.
• All Physical Education instructors must coach at least one sport yearly in the school’s Athletics program.
• Performance reviews are conducted via AIS-R’s Professional Growth and Evaluation framework as per school policies by designated supervisors.