Elementary EAL Teacher; Licensed Educator Resident

The American International School - Riyadh is seeking a certified full-time Elementary School EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher for the  school year.

Start Date: November 1, 2026

• Candidate must be a resident of Saudi Arabia and dependent under his/her spouse's sponsorship.
• Professional Teaching Certification is required. (Elementary School Licensed Educator).
• Certification in the specific subject area.
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree 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 - EAL.
• Fluent English language capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands and committed to AIS-R work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (5:00pm on Tuesdays).

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

To cause learning, thinking, and caring; to cultivate inquisitive, independent, and resilient learners who inspire positive change in their communities.

• 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.
• 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.
• Assess 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.

• Promote 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…