The American School Foundation, A.C. is seeking a passionate and dedicated Upper School Humanities Teacher to join our dynamic faculty for one school year (2026-27). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of current pedagogy, adolescent development, a love for the Humanities, and a commitment to creating a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.
The successful applicant will feel comfortable teaching Upper School students and facilitating creative opportunities for them to flourish and grow. With a focus on teaching research and investigative skills, the successful candidate will view the teaching of Humanities as supporting the development of critical and creative thinking skills. The educator in this role will promote collaborative practices, encouraging respect for various viewpoints and cultivating a sense of responsibility within local and global contexts through education.
Applicants should possess not only a love of teaching Humanities courses like History and Geography, but should also express enthusiasm for engaging with students in the Upper School years. The ideal candidate is an inquisitive and creative educator who inspires others through optimism, flexibility, and teamwork.
The successful candidate will:
Enjoy working within a vibrant and collaborative school with students, colleagues, the administrative team, parents, and the broader school community,
Connect and feel at ease with upper school students,
Be comfortable working with students to develop skills like critical thinking, questioning, researching, and communicating while working with content like World History, US History, and Geography,
Design and facilitate imaginative, rigorous, and empowering lesson plans and assessments that are culturally competent, student-centered, and thought-provoking,
Have intellectual curiosity and a desire to spark a love of learning in students,
Have successful experience in working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities,
Have a genuine appreciation of adolescents, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related subject
Master’s Degree in Education or related subject preferred
Two years of experience in a similar teaching role
Experience with IB, either in the Diploma Programme or the Middle Years Programme is not required but strongly preferred
Fluent level written and spoken English (conversational Spanish preferred, but not required)
