The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a certified full-time Elementary School EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Please only apply if you meet the minimum criteria below; candidates who do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.

Start Date: November 1, 2026

Qualifications & Criteria:

Candidate must be a resident of Saudi Arabia and dependent under his/her spouse's sponsorship.
Professional Teaching Certification is required. (Elementary School Licensed Educator).
Certification in the specific subject area.
4 year Bachelor's Degree required.
Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
A proven record of excellence in prior teaching posts for a minimum of two years (full-time, K-12 teaching).
Expertise in subject matter - EAL.
Fluent English language capacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Understands and committed to AIS-R work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (5:00pm on Tuesdays).

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

The Purpose of the AIS-R Teacher:

To cause learning, thinking, and caring; to cultivate inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who inspire positive change in their communities.

The Understandings, Skills, Values, and Mindset of an AIS-R Teacher:

A continuous learner, a model of AIS-R’s Core Values, committed to the AIS-R Mission, and the Profile of an Exemplary Educator.
A qualified and dedicated global citizen and educator who is genuinely passionate about teaching and learning.
An attitude of respect, open-mindedness, adaptability, resilience, and commitment to life-long learning and continual professional development.
Keeps up to date with AIS-R policies and expectations; fulfills all expectations as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Handbook, and makes a difference beyond the school day.
Meets professional duties effectively and adheres to the AIS-R Code of Conduct, professional dress code, and Child Safeguarding agreements.
Understands and implements student safeguarding practices, including mandatory reporting as well as participation in any inquiry regarding an AIS-R community member.
Understands and supports the school in creating a positive, nurturing, and engaging environment that addresses the individual needs of each student.
Designs and delivers lessons, content, and materials, in line with AIS-R’s standard curriculums and teaching standards, and utilizes various learning mediums to meet differences in learning preferences.
Demonstrates knowledge of student individual strengths, interests, motivations, and abilities and plans coherent instruction in order to challenge and support student learning and well-being.
Maintains effective classroom control, organization, and management.
Manages student behavior, keeps records of behavior, and monitors progress.
Creates a caring, respectful student-centered environment conducive to developmentally appropriate learning.
An engaging presence in the classroom, plans and prepares coherent learning plans with clearly defined outcomes aligned with subject-level standards and benchmarks using the Understanding by Design framework.
Systematically gathers, analyzes, and utilizes all relevant data to measure and facilitate student academic progress.
Clearly communicates learning targets and assessment criteria.
Prioritizes instructional strategies aligned with AIS-R’s Learning Principles.
Assesses student learning with clear criteria that are aligned with learning goals.
Collaborates with colleagues, parents, and the community members to collectively advance our mission and enhance student learning.
Organizes, plans, and runs clubs/after-school activities as a part of AIS-R’s co-curricular program.
Engages in the school’s professional development program and professional growth & evaluation process.
Partners with families through ongoing communication, conferences, and the accurate reporting of student progress honoring divisional reporting timelines/expectations.
Honors AIS-R policies and procedures and maintains a high standard of personal conduct.

At AIS-R, Teachers:

Promote collaboration with fellow students and mentors because we know that students learn best when they work together, and share information, ideas, and experiences.
Provide a sincere teacher-student relationship where students’ cultures and beliefs are valued and where they feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to be risk-takers because we know that students learn best in a safe environment.
Provide our students with learning connected to real-life explorations because we know that students learn best from authentic experiences.
Provide clear learning goals and quality exemplars because we know that students learn best when expectations are understood/clear and modeled.
Provide opportunities to question, analyze, apply, and transfer skills and knowledge because we know that students learn best when they are actively engaged in their learning.
Assess readiness and teach accordingly because we know that students learn best when activities are at their level of readiness.
Provide a variety of learning opportunities that are fun and meaningful because we know that students learn best when they are interested and motivated.
Provide students with specific and worthy information about their learning because we know that students learn best when given specific and timely feedback.
Provide opportunities for students to dialogue with peers and adults and self-reflect about their learning because we know that students learn best when they monitor their own growth.
Differentiate our instruction to meet the individual needs of our students because we know that students learn at different rates and in different ways.
Scaffold learning because we know students learn best by connecting and building on previous knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Provide opportunities for students to make decisions and have a voice in their learning because we know that students learn best when given options and are empowered.

Professional Growth and Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school policy by the designated Supervisor.

American International School - Riyadh

Elementary EAL Teacher (Licensed Educator, Riyadh Resident)

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