PYP Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

• Division: Elementary School
• Reports to: Elementary Principal
• Category: Overseas or Local Faculty
• Start Date: August 1st 2026
• Contract Length: 2 years initial contract, Full Time

The American International School of Bucharest seeks a passionate Grade 1Teacher (6-7 year old students) to inspire our students. We are a safe, inspiring, engaging community, committed to inclusivity and belonging for all.

Education & Certification

• A relevant education degree or relevant field
• Current teaching certification

Experience

• Successful experience teaching early years students, aged 2-6 years old, within an international school setting
• Experience with the IB PYP and/or an international Elementary School environment (preferred)
• Previous successful experience teaching Grade 1 and/or Grade 2

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability and to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Skills and training for effective technology integration

• You have a positive, solution-focused disposition and a philosophy that aligns with our Learning Principles.
• You are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive environment where all children thrive and differences are valued as opportunities for connection and growth.
• Relationships and student learning are at the heart of what you do and you are someone students and colleagues are drawn to, communicating with clarity, warmth, and kindness.
• You are deeply engaged in all aspects of learning—inquiry, agency, literacy, numeracy, transdisciplinary learning, design, and collaboration.
• You are confident and adaptable in using technology to enrich and extend teaching and learning.
• You believe students are capable of directing their own learning and nurture their independence and curiosity.
• You embody patience, flexibility, and a commitment to refining your craft as a lifelong learner and educator.
• You collaborate effectively across teams, adapting easily to different working styles.

• Actively support the school's values, beliefs, curriculum, and practices while engaging in reflective dialogue and offering constructive input to move collective thinking forward.
• Build a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom community where all students feel a strong sense of belonging and are encouraged to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development, fostering self-awareness, self-regulation, and positive relationships.
• Implement the SEL curriculum and integrate restorative practices to promote empathy, emotional regulation, trust, and resilience. Use inclusive language, materials, and learning engagements that reflect and celebrate diversity.
• Create and maintain a positive, well-organized classroom environment that promotes inquiry, curiosity, and collaboration; ensuring resources are accessible, effectively managed, and support student agency.
• Facilitate inquiry-based, concept-driven learning that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Empower students to take ownership of their learning through goal setting, reflection, and choice in how they demonstrate understanding.
• Apply Tier 1 (MTSS Framework) classroom strategies and a range of practices to remove barriers and ensure equitable access to learning for all students.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress across academic, social, and emotional domains.
• Use formative and summative assessments intentionally to guide instruction, provide timely feedback, and help students understand themselves as learners.
• Engage in data discussions to identify trends, adjust Tier 1 supports, and ensure timely, equitable interventions.
• Build strong partnerships through open, respectful and proactive communication with parents; providing regular updates, goal-setting conferences, written reports, and digital documentation (Seesaw).
• Collaborate and co-teach with a range of colleagues to meet diverse learner needs.
• Work as an active and supportive member of a productive grade-level team.
• Participate in school improvement initiatives and professional learning to enhance instructional practices, deepen understanding of the PYP, and stay current with educational research.
• Participate in school events and co-curricular activities to foster a strong and connected community.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by the Principal.

AISB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All faculty and staff members are expected to share this commitment and adhere to the school's Child Protection Policy. Appointment to this position is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and references.

Please note: AISB follows the guidelines of the school's protective behavior policies and protocols and personal data protection policies and procedures, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees, and reporting any personal data breach.