Job Title : Elementary Teacher
Reports To Division : Principal; Head of School; Superintendent
Works Closely With : Collaborates with other ES teachers
Supervises : n/a
Category Faculty : - Full Time - 12 months
Starting Date : August, 2026

*Note - New Teacher Orientation may start in late July for new hires.

Overall Description

The incumbent will support and seek to embody the Mission and Core Values of the school. He or
she will facilitate student achievement of the DIS Student Learner Outcomes, and student learning
of departmental learning standards (U.S. Common Core - AERO for English; U.S. Common Core
for Social Studies and Mathematics; NGSS for Science).

She or he will create a learning
environment and design and deliver effective instruction / learning experiences aligned with the
CEL-5D teaching and learning framework.

As DIS is grounded in the Christian faith, the teacher will integrate biblical understandings and
service learning into the curriculum, and seek to provide pastoral care and promote spiritual
growth of all students.

As a professional educator, the teacher will collaborate effectively with colleagues and will
demonstrate a self-directed growth mindset, including engaging in ongoing professional learning.

Specific Role

This teacher will be the homeroom teacher for an ES class (Grade 1-4), most likely Grade 3.
This normally includes teaching literacy, math, science & social studies.
The teacher will also contribute to co-curricular activities and spiritual life programs such as
chapel.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

Elementary teacher certification
At least 2 years of teaching experience is preferred
Experience teaching in International schools is preferred