Lower Elementary School Educator (Licensed Teacher)

American International School - Riyadh; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in the Riyadh Region seeks a licensed full-time Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold a Professional Teaching Certification, have a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience, and possess a Bachelor's degree. The ideal applicant is fluent in English and capable of fostering a nurturing learning environment. The school's professional growth program further enhances teaching practices and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of Saudi Arabia and a dependent under husband’s/wife’s sponsorship.
• Professional Teaching Certification required for Elementary Education.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Lower Elementary teaching.
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Two years of proven lower elementary full-time teaching experience.
• Fluent English language capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons in line with AIS-R standards.
• Create a respectful, student-centered environment.
• Engage with families through communication and reporting.
• Be available to work according to AIS-R hours: 8:00am–4:30pm (5:00pm on Tuesdays).
• Report to the Elementary School Principal.

Skills

Fluent English language capacity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability

Collaboration with colleagues

Strong classroom management

Education

4 year Bachelor's Degree

Professional Teaching Certification

Master’s degree in Education or related field (preferred)

Subject area certification

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.