POSITION Middle School Humanities Teacher
DIVISION Middle School (Grades 6-8)
SUPERVISOR Middle & High 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 a Humanities 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
● Expose students to various perspectives, topics, literary genres, and texts.
● Encourage creative and innovative thinking by allowing students to explore alternative solutions and experiment with different approaches
● Foster the exploration of alternative solutions
● Nurture skill development in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy
● Leverage digital tools to promote literacy and language skills and 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 voice, choice, and authentic action opportunities.
● Align curriculum to school-specific and C3 standards and outcomes.
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
● Cultivate an inclusive classroom environment that welcomes and supports diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring equitable opportunities for all students
● Implement effective classroom management strategies that foster a positive and respectful space
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
● Expertise in subject area knowledge and teaching practices.
● 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