The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a licensed full-time Elementary School 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.
Able to start work August 6, 2026.
The AIS-R Teacher
The Purpose of the AIS-R Teacher: To cause thinking, learning and action; to cultivate inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who inspire positive change in their communities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate (North American or equivalent certification)
- Certification in subject area and/or grade level is 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
- Fluency in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reports to: Designated Divisional Principal(s)
The Understandings, Skills, Values, and Mindset of an AIS-R Teacher are:
- 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
- Understands and implements AIS-R’s Core Competencies for Faculty
- 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.
Terms of Employment and Additional Responsibilities: Salary is assigned from the Faculty salary schedule; the contract term is 190 days. Compensation will be determined based on the established Faculty salary schedule.
Contractual hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (5:00 pm on Tuesdays)
Faculty are expected to fulfill duties that extend beyond the school day, including commitments to after-school activities (ASAs), after-school learning (ASL), and coaching (requirement for Physical Education teachers).
All PE teachers are required to coach at least one sport in AIS-R’s Athletics program annually.
Learning and Growth: Performance is appraised through the AIS-R Professional Growth and Evaluation framework and in accordance with school policy by the designated Supervisor.