Elementary EAL Teacher (Licensed Educator, Riyadh Resident)

American International School - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a certified full-time Elementary School EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Elementary School Principal and requires a strong background in EAL and English language instruction.

The candidate will design engaging lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student learning and well-being within AIS-R’s framework.

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Certification is required (Elementary School Licensed Educator).
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EAL instruction to elementary students using AIS-R standards.
• Plan coherent lessons with defined outcomes aligned to standards.
• Assess and report student progress and communicate with families.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment and safeguard students.

Skills

EAL expertise

Fluent English

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a certified full-time Elementary School EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Start Date:

November 1, 2026

Qualifications & Criteria:

• Candidate must be a resident of Saudi Arabia and dependent under his/her spouse's sponsorship.
• Professional Teaching Certification is required. (Elementary School Licensed Educator).
• 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 teaching posts for a minimum of two years (full-time, K-12 teaching).
• Expertise in subject matter - EAL.
• Fluent English language capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understands and committed 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:

• A continuous learner, a model of AIS-R’s Core Values, committed to the AIS-R Mission, and the Profile of an Exemplary Educator.
• 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.
• Assesses 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.

At AIS-R, Teachers:

• Promote collaboration with fellow students and mentors because we know that students learn best when they work together, and share information, ideas, and experiences.
• Provide a sincere teacher-student relationship where students’ cultures and beliefs are valued and where they feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to be risk-takers because we know that students learn best in a safe environment.
• Provide our students with learning connected to real-life explorations because we know that students learn best from authentic experiences.
• Provide clear learning goals and quality exemplars because we know that students learn best when expectations are understood/clear and modeled.
• Provide opportunities to question, analyze, apply, and transfer skills and knowledge because we know that students learn best when they are actively engaged in their learning.
• Assess readiness and teach accordingly because we know that students learn best when activities are at their level of readiness.
• Provide a variety of learning opportunities that are fun and meaningful because we know that students learn best when they are interested and motivated.
• Provide students with specific and worthy information about their learning because we know that students learn best when given specific and timely feedback.
• Provide opportunities for students to dialogue with peers and adults and self-reflect about their learning because we know that students learn best when they monitor their own growth.
• Differentiate our instruction to meet the individual needs of our students because we know that students learn at different rates and in different ways.
• Scaffold learning because we know students learn best by connecting and building on previous knowledge, skills, and understanding.
• Provide opportunities for students to make decisions and have a voice in their learning because we know students learn best when given options and are empowered.

Professional Growth and Evaluation:

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