Teacher (English & Humanities), Middle School

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a Teacher (English & Humanities) for the Middle School team. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience working with children, along with a Bachelor's degree in Education. MYP/IB experience is preferred, alongside a commitment to student well-being. The role promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in working with children as a grade teacher.
• Experience and some training in working with EAL students preferred.
• MYP/IB experience is preferred.
• Curriculum development knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage students from various backgrounds in the AERO standards.
• Support student well-being and academic excellence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Verbal and written English skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent

Professional teacher licensure or certification

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

School databases

Communications platforms

Educational technology

Job description

1As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 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 & Humanities), Middle School to join our Middle School team.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy‑paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1760?c=cognitapeople in order to access the vacancy.

About the role:

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the AERO standards.

Position Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in working with children as a grade teacher with relevant qualifications
• Experience and preferably some training in working with EAL students
• MYP/IB experience preferred
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Advisory/Pastoral experience preferred
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficiency in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion

Qualifications:

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