Early Years (Pre-K/KG1 Teacher)

American International School - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education institution in Riyadh is looking for a licensed full-time Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Professional Teaching Certification along with a minimum of two years of full-time experience. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and an ability to create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages student engagement. Applicants must be residents of Saudi Arabia under dependent sponsorship and able to start work by August 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in full-time Lower Elementary teaching.
• A resident under spouse's sponsorship in Saudi Arabia.
• Able to start work by August 6, 2026.
• Bachelor's degree (4 years) required.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Proven record of excellence in full-time Lower Elementary teaching for at least two years.
• Fluent English language capacity; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Available to start August 6, 2026.
• Commitment to AIS-R work hours: 8:00am–4:30pm, 5:00pm on Tuesdays.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lesson plans according to AIS-R's curriculum.
• Implement student safeguarding practices.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain student-centered learning.
• Participate in AIS-R professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Education

Professional Teaching Certification

Elementary School Licensed Educator (North America)

Job description

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.

Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidate must be a resident of Saudi Arabia and a dependent under her/his husband's/wife's sponsorship (Local Hire Status)
• Professional Teaching Certification is required. (Elementary School Licensed Educator, North American)
• Certification in the specific subject area.
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• A proven record of excellence in prior full-time Lower Elementary teaching posts for a minimum of two years
• Fluent English language capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to start work August 6, 2026.
• Understands and can commit to AIS-R work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm. (5:00pm on Tuesdays).

Reports to:

Elementary School Principal

The Purpose of the AIS-R Teacher:

To cause learning, thinking, and caring; to cultivate inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who inspire positive change in their communities.

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, the Profile of an Exemplary Educator and AIS-R’s Core Competencies for Faculty
• 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.
• 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.
• Assess 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).

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.