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The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a certified Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2925 school year. Start date: August 8, 2024.Please only apply if you meet the minimum criteria below; candidates who do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.Qualifications & CriteriaCandidate must be under his/her spouse's sponsorship. (please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria)KSA Dependent Status: Holder of valid Saudi Iqama (Residence permit) under husband/wife sponsorship.Professional Teaching Certification is required. (Middle School Licensed Educator)Bachelor's Degree Required.Minimum of 2 years of middle school. (Grades 6-8) teaching experience in Mathematics. Fluent English language capacity.Able to start work August 8, 2024.Can commit to AIS-R work hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. (5:00 pm on Tuesdays)Reports to: Middle School PrincipalThe Purpose Of The AIS-R TeacherTo 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, committed to the AIS-R Mission and Core Values.A qualified and hardworking educator.Student-centered and passionate about teaching and learning.A model of the AIS-R Eagle Honor Code, Global and Digital Citizenship.Meets professional duties effectively and adheres to the AIS-R Code of Conduct;Demonstrates knowledge of students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities and plans coherent instruction in order to challenge and support student learning.Creates a respectful classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate;Plans and prepares coherent instruction with clearly defined outcomes aligned with subject-level standards and benchmarks;Systematically gathers, analyzes, and utilizes all relevant data to measure and facilitate student academic progress.Clearly communicates standards of conduct and expectations for learning.Clearly communicates objectives for all instructional activities and outcomes for learning.Arrange instructional space and use a variety of resources to encourage, facilitate, and challenge students to learn.Supports and implements the AIS-R Mission through classroom instruction and involvement in the school community.Assesses student learning with clear criteria that are aligned with standards.Communicates with families and reports student progress on a regular basis.At AIS-R, TeachersPromote 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 that students learn best when given options and are empowered.Terms Of EmploymentSalary will be assigned from the Faculty salary schedule; the contract term will be 190 days.Dates of Employment: August 11, 2024 - June 4, 2025. Orientation: August 8, 2024.Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school policy by the designated Supervisor.