Job Description

Middle School Science & Math

CAMPUS:

Johannesburg Campus |

SUPERVISOR:

Middle School Principal |

START DATE:

01 August 2025 |

POSTING DATE:

04 July 2025 |

CLOSING DATE:

11 July 2025

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World.

At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (

Resilience

,

Mindful

,

Thinker

,

Globally Connected

,

Curious

,

Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.


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POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is a full-time assignment teaching Middle School Science and Mathematics. The Middle School Science Teacher develops and implements engaging science instruction for students in grades 6-8, fostering scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and a love of discovery. This position creates hands-on learning experiences while following

NGSS standards

and supporting students' developmental needs.


The AISJ Middle School Math program uses the

Common Core Curriculum Standards

. As a math teacher at AISJ, you are looking to inspire students in mathematics and instill the foundation needed for success. You should look for real-world applications, yet understand all students need the fundamentals to allow success to happen.


The Middle School operates on an 8-period rotating block schedule, and teachers are assigned to teach 6 of 8 blocks. Each Middle School Teacher is also responsible for an Advisory cohort, which is integral to the Middle School experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Secondary license or certification for teaching Science / Mathematics Bachelor or higher Mathematics / Science Bachelor of Education or higher Secondary license or certification for teaching Mathematics or Science

Preferred Experience:

Successful experience designing and implementing curriculum using the

NGSS standards

Inquiry-Based Learning Concept-Based Curriculum Design Understanding and experience with MTSS Successful experience designing and implementing curriculum using the mathematics

Common Core Curriculum Standards

CASEL - SEL Framework Adaptive Schools Experience Integration of

ISTE Technology Standards

First aid / CPR training Coaching, service learning, and club facilitation Adaptive Schools

Teacher Competencies

Planning for Learning

Curriculum Design:

Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.

Collaborative Planning:

Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.

Inquiry-Based Learning:

Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.

Maximizing Teacher Efficacy

Student Agency & Critical Thinking

Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.

Research-Based Instructional Excellence

Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.

Connected Learning Design

Weaves together global perspectives, real-world applications, and cross-disciplinary connections to create meaningful learning experiences.

Collaborative Leadership

Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

Reflecting as Practitioners

Student Agency:

Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.

Data-Informed Practice:

Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.

Professional Growth:

Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture

Builds strong community-school partnerships

and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.

Adapts teaching practices

by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner's unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.

Creates an inclusive learning environment

that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connects learning to students' real-world experiences and cultural contexts.

Fosters a growth mindset

by encouraging calculated risk-taking and developing students' autonomy, personal responsibility, and ownership of learning.

All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.

We are better when we act together. Our differences make us stronger. Every voice counts. Every voice matters. Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday - 188 (one hundred and eighty-eight) days per school year

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the electronic form

[Click here].

Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION

AISJ maintains robust

child protection policies

to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.

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, and under the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.