POSITION Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
DIVISION Middle School (Grades 6-8)
SUPERVISOR Secondary School Principal
CONTRACT Initial 2-year contract, annual renewal thereafter
A minimum of 192 working days per school year
The American School of Bombay (ASB) seeks an English Language Arts teacher with a growth mindset to join our team of collaborative and passionate international middle school educators. Our educators embrace the school’s mission and provide a dynamic, creative, and inclusive learning environment for every learner. At ASB, we recognize the value of our diverse school community and work to ensure that all members of our team are seen, heard, and valued
Your Responsibilities at ASB:
Teaching and Learning:
● Utilize a repertoire of teaching skills and knowledge of adolescent learners to deliver instruction
● Provide scaffolding and support when needed, and gradually encourage more independent thinking and problem-solving
● Use a culturally responsive and inclusive lens to teach and assess knowledge, understanding, skills, and capabilities
● Encourage creative and innovative thinking by exposing students to a variety of literary genres, texts, and language-based resources.
● Nurture skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
● Leverage digital tools to promote literacy and language skills as well as foster digital literacy
● Create opportunities for students to engage and collaborate with peers to promote understanding and empathy across diverse cultures
● Tailor teaching methods to match middle school students' cognitive, social, and emotional development, interests, and prior knowledge.
● Maintain confidentiality with honesty and ethical integrity.
Curriculum and Planning:
● Design engaging and relevant units that connect to real-world problems or situations and provide students with opportunities for voice and choice
● Align curriculum to school-specific standards and outcomes
● Embed concepts and skills that promote a holistic understanding of science.
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:
● Engage in current and relevant in-house and role-specific professional development
● Promote collegial interaction through the use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
● Participate in professional communities to share best practices
● Share, and reflect on, best practices, concepts, and systems related to planning and designing instruction in collaboration with colleagues.
● Actively participate in team, divisional, and all staff meetings.
● Develop and document engaging units using school-specific tools and platforms
Student Wellbeing:
● Lead a grade-level advisory
● Chaperone students on one of ASB’s week-long experiential learning trips
● Oversee students during break, lunch, and other transitions
● Embrace the diversity of ASB and Mumbai by moving beyond the classroom walls and encouraging students to maximize their impact on the community.
● Lead or support co-curricular activities to enrich student learning and personal growth
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and teaching certification.
● A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience in a K-12 accredited school
● An understanding of young adolescents' developmental needs, treating each student as an individual
● A commitment to infusing and upholding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices
Why Join Us?
● Professional growth opportunities: Learn from experienced educators and mentors in our coaching-focused culture
● Global community: Be part of a diverse, international school that celebrates cultural exchange
● Impact beyond the classroom: Inspire students to engage with their community and make a difference in the world.
Apply Now!
Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three supervisory references in a PDF file to jobs@asbindia org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Student Safeguarding:
At ASB, the safety and well-being of our students are paramount All staff are bound by the Code of Conduct and must complete a government-issued background check before beginning their role
ASB’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice:
ASB is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce. No person, otherwise eligible, will be denied employment at the School based on age, caste, color, disability, gender preference, nationality, race, regional or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation
American School of Bombay employees will have a job description outlining responsibilities and specific duties and delineating reporting lines However, an employee may sometimes be assigned responsibilities outside the job description In such cases, the employee must demonstrate a collaborative spirit of collegial interaction
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