Physical Education & Health Instructor(Grades 6-8)

American International School - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American International School - Riyadh (AIS-R) seeks an experienced teacher for the 2027-28 school year. The role emphasizes designing engaging lessons, upholding AIS-R standards, and fostering student growth within a global, student-centered environment.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with a teaching certificate, preferably a master’s in Education, and have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience, with strong English communication and subject-matter

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate (North American or equivalent).
• Certification in subject area and/or grade level is required.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Two years full-time K-12 teaching experience with proven excellence.
• Expertise in subject matter.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers lessons aligned with AIS-R standards.
• Maintains effective classroom management and records of student progress.
• Gathers, analyzes, and uses data to measure progress.
• Collaborates with colleagues, parents and the community.
• Organizes clubs/after-school activities and coaches at least one sport.
• Engages in AIS-R professional development and evaluation processes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + teaching certificate

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The AIS-R Teacher.

Start Date: 2027-28 School Year

The Purpose of the AIS-R Teacher: To cause thinking, learning and action; to cultivate inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who inspire positive change in their communities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate (North American or equivalent certification).
• Certification in subject area and/or grade level is 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.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Reports to: Designated Divisional Principal(s).

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 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.
• Understands and implements AIS-R’s Core Competencies for Faculty.
• 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.

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).

All PE teachers are required to coach at least one sport in AIS-R’s Athletics program annually.

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.