Teacher (English), High School

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking a Teacher (English) for the High School to design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP and Stamford courses, engaging a diverse student body across two campuses.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of high school teaching experience, IB/MYP/DP experience preferred, and strong interpersonal and English communication skills. Proficiency with school systems and educational technology is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP, and Stamford courses.
• Engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards.
• Support students’ holistic development through formal programs and activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support Stamford community communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Verbal English

Written English

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent

Licensure/certification required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

School systems

Educational technology platforms

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 18 months to 18 years old. With students from 75 countries and over 2500 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (English) to join our High School team.

About the Role:

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Position Requirements:

• Ability to teach High School English
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a high school setting
• At least 3 years of relevant program (IBMYP/IBDP/AP) experience preferred
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Excellent references on request
• Proficiency in using school systems and databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

Candidate preferences

• International school teaching experience preferred
• Curriculum development experience preferred
• Advisory/pastoral experience preferred
• Multilingual candidates preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.