Elementary EAL Teacher (Licensed Educator Resident)

About the Role

The American International School Riyadh is seeking a licensed, full-time Elementary EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reports to the Elementary School Principal. The start date for this role is November 1, 2026. Candidates must meet the minimum criteria outlined to be considered.

Purpose of the AIS-R Teacher

The primary purpose of an AIS-R teacher is to facilitate learning, critical thinking, and caring among students. This involves cultivating inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who are prepared to inspire positive change within their communities.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Design and deliver lessons, content, and materials aligned with AIS-R’s standard curriculums and teaching standards, utilizing various learning mediums.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student strengths, interests, motivations, and abilities to plan coherent instruction that supports learning and well-being.
• Maintain effective classroom control, organization, and management, including managing student behavior and monitoring progress.
• Create a respectful, student-centered environment conducive to developmentally appropriate learning.
• Plan and prepare coherent learning plans with clearly defined outcomes aligned with subject-level standards and benchmarks using the Understanding by Design framework.
• Gather, analyze, and utilize relevant data to measure and facilitate student academic progress, communicating learning targets and assessment criteria clearly.
• Prioritize instructional strategies aligned with AIS-R’s Learning Principles and assess student learning with clear criteria.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members to advance the school's mission and enhance student learning.
• Organize, plan, and run clubs/after-school activities as part of AIS-R’s co-curricular program.
• Engage in the school’s professional development program and professional growth & evaluation process.
• Partner with families through ongoing communication, conferences, and accurate reporting of student progress, honoring divisional reporting timelines.
• Understand and implement student safeguarding practices, including mandatory reporting and participation in inquiries regarding community members.
• Adhere to AIS-R policies, expectations, the Faculty/Staff Handbook, Code of Conduct, professional dress code, and Child Safeguarding agreements.

Teacher Qualities and Mindset

An AIS-R teacher is a continuous learner, committed to the AIS-R Mission and Core Values, and embodies the Profile of an Exemplary Educator. This role requires a qualified and dedicated global citizen with a genuine passion for teaching and learning. Essential qualities include respect, open-mindedness, adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning and continual professional development. Teachers are expected to make a difference beyond the school day and support the school in creating a positive, nurturing, and engaging environment that addresses individual student needs.

Instructional Philosophy

AIS-R teachers promote collaboration, provide sincere teacher-student relationships that value diverse cultures and beliefs, and create a safe environment where students feel supported and challenged. They connect learning to real-life explorations, provide clear learning goals and quality exemplars, and offer opportunities for questioning, analysis, application, and skill transfer. Teachers assess readiness and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs, scaffold learning, and provide opportunities for students to make decisions and have a voice in their learning. They offer varied, engaging learning opportunities and provide specific, timely feedback to support student growth and self-reflection.

Professional Growth and Evaluation

Performance in this role will be evaluated in accordance with school policy by the designated Supervisor.