Company Name: American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 November 2025
Start Date: 01 August 2026
Apply Here: AISJ Application Form
Position Overview:
The Upper Elementary Homeroom Teacher at AISJ will deliver exceptional educational experiences, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that nurtures student growth. This role aligns with the school’s mission to inspire learning and build a better world, applying the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and facilitating inquiry-based learning. The ideal candidate will foster student agency and cultivate robust relationships within a diverse community.
Qualifications, Experience & Role Requirements:
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Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Master’s degree in Education is highly desirable.
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Certification/Licensure: Valid teaching certification from an accredited body or an equivalent international certification is required.
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Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in an elementary setting. Experience in an international school environment is preferred. Experience leading PYP Exhibition is highly desirable.
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Specialized Training: Demonstrated experience with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. Prior PYP Category 1 and 2 training is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and implement a transdisciplinary curriculum grounded in the IB PYP framework.
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Apply developmentally appropriate best practices in teaching and assessment.
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Cultivate a positive classroom environment that promotes student agency and fosters strong relationships.
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Collaborate effectively with colleagues to support student learning and differentiate instruction.
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Contribute actively to school life by fulfilling supervisory duties, participating in school events, and engaging in extracurricular activities.
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Engage in continuous professional development to enhance pedagogical expertise.
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Manage classroom resources to support active learning.
Teacher Competencies:
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Planning for Learning: Create personalized learning sequences that build on prior knowledge and reflect on progress.
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Inquiry-Based Learning: Design flexible units that honor student choice and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.
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Maximizing Teacher Efficacy: Implement research-based instructional strategies and continuously adapt to student needs.
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Collaborative Leadership: Build a learning community where students develop leadership skills through collaboration.
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Reflecting as Practitioners: Engage in reflective practice, using data to refine teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
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Promoting Relationships & Community: Foster inclusive learning environments that embrace diversity and connect learning to students’ real-world experiences.
Work Schedule:
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Work Days: Monday through Friday (188 days per school year).
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Work Hours: 7:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 7:10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday).
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Contact Time: 65% to 75% of the workday spent with students.
Safeguarding & Child Protection:
AISJ maintains robust child protection policies, including criminal background checks and annual safeguarding training. All staff must sign a safeguarding agreement.
Privacy:
By submitting your CV, you consent to AISJ processing your personal information in line with the AISJ Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.
For more information, visit: AISJ Website