The American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) seeks qualified and experienced Middle School Science teachers committed to delivering high-quality instruction for students in Grades 6–8. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge, effective classroom management, and a passion for supporting the academic and personal growth of young adolescents. Teachers at AISJ are expected to collaborate meaningfully with colleagues, engage families, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

Job Responsibilities

Planning & Preparation for Learning

Design lessons and units aligned with NGSS Science Standards and the AISJ curriculum framework in collaboration with grade-level teams.

Contribute to the development of curriculum documentation that supports both horizontal and vertical alignment.

Plan with attention to differentiation, student engagement, and anticipated misconceptions.

Develop clear plans for summative and formative assessments to monitor student learning.

Demonstrate strong content knowledge across core subject areas and social-emotional learning.

Classroom Management

Communicate and uphold high expectations with clarity, consistency, and fairness.

Build strong, respectful relationships with students while fostering a welcoming and supportive classroom culture.

Establish and sustain effective classroom routines throughout the school year.

Promote student ownership, self-discipline, and responsibility.

Address discipline concerns proactively, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Delivery of Instruction

Utilize effective instructional strategies, materials, and groupings to engage and motivate all learners.

Design lessons with clear, measurable learning goals aligned to standards and unit outcomes.

Differentiate and scaffold instruction skillfully to meet diverse learner needs.

Encourage active learning, problem-solving, and student inquiry.

Professional Responsibilities

Collaborate regularly with colleagues to plan units, share instructional strategies, analyze student work, and reflect on practice.

Seek out and implement new teaching approaches and professional learning opportunities.

Engage actively with team initiatives and contribute to a positive professional culture.

Collaboration

Work with colleagues to analyze data for student placement and instructional planning.

Seek and incorporate feedback to enhance instructional practice and student growth.

Leverage team strengths while supporting collective areas for improvement.

Monitoring, Assessment & Follow-Up

Frequently check for student understanding, adjusting instruction as needed.

Use data to refine lesson and unit design, ensuring instruction meets student needs.

Administer diagnostic assessments and use results to adjust instruction.

Guide students in setting goals, self-assessing, and taking ownership of their learning.

Support students in developing self-regulation and reflective learning habits.

Family & Community Engagement

Communicate with parents respectfully and sensitively, honoring diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrate belief in every student’s ability to meet high standards.

Provide clear expectations for learning and behavior.

Share timely updates regarding academic progress, behavior, and successes.

Keep parents informed about curriculum and suggest ways to support learning at home.

Respond promptly to parent concerns and foster a welcoming school-home partnership.

Other Responsibilities

Participate in after-school activities and community events.

Maintain open, professional communication with the school community.

Fulfill assigned supervision duties.

Lead one after-school activity per week and hold two office-hour sessions per week.