MYP English Language Acquisition Teacher

• Division: Secondary School
• Reports to: Secondary School Principal
• Category: Overseas and/or Local Faculty
• Start Date: August 1, 2026
• Contract Length: Two years initial contract, full time

The secondary English Language Acquisition (ELA) teacher role focuses on building relationships with students on their caseload to best understand and meet the needs of their individual learning profiles within a linguistically diverse and inclusive environment. Our ELA teachers deliver differentiated instruction and implement research-based interventions for effective learning, while monitoring student progress using a variety of student data, including WIDA frameworks, to make informed decisions. This position involves collaboration, co-planning, and co-teaching with mainstream teachers across a variety of content areas to promote inclusive practices, as well as developing Access Arrangements and supporting students through Student Support Team (SST) meetings. The ideal candidate is passionate about concept-based learning and learner agency and is prepared to supervise one co-curricular activity.

This position also includes an advisory role that includes membership on a grade-level team. Advisory teachers support our social-emotional learning program by working with a partner to mentor a homeroom of students, delivering advisory curriculum as part of a focus team, and contributing to community building events.

Education & Certification

• Masters Degree in the field of education or a related field (preferred)
• A degree in an education related field and a current teaching certificate
• ELA or similar certification

Experience

• Experience supporting English language learners as part of a co-teaching team
• Experience with the IB MYP in an international Secondary School or schools with linguistic diversity
• Experience administering WIDA assessments and using WIDA frameworks to inform instruction
• Experience delivering a pastoral / advisory program

Core Competencies

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

• Your philosophy aligns closely with our Learning Principles;
• You are passionate about providing a safe, inclusive learning environment where children thrive;
• Building relationships is important to you and student learning is at the heart of what you do;
• You understand how to establish and maintain strong partnerships between school and home ;
• You have a positive disposition and are solution focused;
• Your teaching fosters students' capacity to become independent, thoughtful learners in all grade levels;
• You are flexible, and adapt easily to collaborating with different teams;
• You are someone who students and colleagues want to be around and you communicate with clarity and kindness;
• You place a high value on concept-based learning, inquiry and learner agency, and you understand how to develop and implement effective developmentally-appropriate learning plans which reflect these values;
• You are able to use a range of strategies to assess learning for planning, monitoring and reporting purposes;
• You are confident and adaptable in using technology to enrich and facilitate teaching and learning in powerful ways.

• Teach English Language Acquisition, Academic Literacy, and Co-Taught science and humanities courses
• Align with the beliefs and expectations of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
• Intentionally plan instructional strategies to be inclusive of all learners and based on a conceptual framework with clear learning outcomes.
• Build safe spaces where each student's needs are met and individuals are empowered to take ownership of learning.
• Provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their growth using appropriate and relevant assessment tools designed in partnership.
• Engage with students beyond the written curriculum to include interactions with spaces, programs, and contexts.
• Actively participate in developing and supporting all members of the community.
• Build relationships with students on your caseload to best understand and meet the needs of their learning profiles
• Deliver differentiated instruction and implement research based interventions for effective learning
• Monitor student learning progress using a variety of student data to make informed decisions
• Attend student centered Student Support Team (SST) meetings with parents and colleagues
• Collaborate with teachers and students to create Access Arrangements
• Communicate progress regularly with the team.
• Make recommendations for students referred to and exiting from the ELA program
• Work collaboratively to co-plan and co-teach lessons with mainstream teachers across a variety of content areas to promote inclusive practices
• Attend and participate actively in departmental and divisional professional meetings
• Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth, including remaining current and informed regarding educational research and best practice
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
• Be available to assist students and teachers outside of class time, including the supervision of one co-curricular activity in the academic year
• Support WIDA testing for new students to determine the appropriate level of support
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal or Support Services Coordinator

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.