Physical Education & Health Teacher (Grades 6-8)

The AIS-R Teacher. Start Date: August 9, 2026. 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.