Job Description: Johannesburg Middle School Science and Math Teacher Tentative
CAMPUS: Johannesburg Campus
SUPERVISOR: MS Principal
CONTRACT DATE: 27 July 2027
POSTING DATE: 09 October 2026
CLOSING DATE: 01 November 2026
Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.
Position Overview
This is a full-time position teaching a combination of Middle School Mathematics and Science sections in Grades 6–8.
- Mathematics: Our program is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. We want a teacher who builds strong conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, and who connects mathematics to real-world problems so students see its purpose. Students learn in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Math teachers use data to plan targeted intervention and extension, including through our FLEX program.
- Science: Our program is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The teacher designs hands-on, inquiry-driven learning built around the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts and Disciplinary Core Ideas. The aim is for students to investigate, reason from evidence and communicate like scientists, while developing a lasting love of discovery.
The Middle School operates on an 8-period rotating block schedule, and teachers are assigned to teach 5 of 8 blocks. Each Middle School Teacher is also responsible for an Eagle Forum cohort, which is integral to the Middle School experience as well as participating in our CWW, FLEX and Club programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Educational Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Science or a closely related field (Master’s preferred)
- Teaching license or certification for Secondary Mathematics and/or Science
- Strong in one subject and confident teaching the other at Middle School level
Required Professional Experience
- Designing and implementing curriculum aligned to NGSS and the Common Core Mathematics standards
- Inquiry-based learning and concept-based curriculum design
- Running safe, well-managed laboratory and practical work
- Using assessment data to plan Tier 2 intervention and extension within MTSS
- Designing effective formative and summative assessments
- Experience teaching in the IB MYP is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the CASEL SEL Framework
- Adaptive Schools training (collaborative group-work norms and facilitation)
- Integrating the ISTE Standards and digital tools such as graphing, simulation and data-collection software
- First aid / CPR training
- Coaching, club facilitation or service learning (for example, robotics, STEM or math competitions)
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, teach and assess Math and Science units aligned to AISJ standards and the MS Academic Competencies
- Differentiate instruction so every learner is supported and appropriately challenged
- Keep laboratory spaces and practical work safe, including correct handling and storage of equipment and materials
- Lead and organize Mathematics competitions throughout the year
- Work with the Math and Science departments and grade-level teams on planning, common assessments and vertical alignment
- Use student data to guide instruction and contribute to MTSS and Student Success Team processes
- Keep accurate records of assessment, attendance, planning and parent communication
- Communicate regularly and clearly with families about student progress
- Serve as an Eagle Forum teacher and take part in CWW, FLEX and Clubs
- Supervise students during Break and/or Lunch periods on a rotating basis.
- Engage in our Co-curricular program for at least one season per year.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and contribute constructively to team and staff meetings
- Support new colleagues and take part in school events as required
Teacher Competencies:
Planning for Learning
- Curriculum Design: Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.
- Collaborative Planning: Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.
Maximizing Teacher Efficacy
- Student Agency & Critical Thinking: Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
- Research-Based Instructional Excellence: Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
- Connected Learning Design: Weaves together global perspectives, real-world applications, and cross-disciplinary connections to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Collaborative Leadership: Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.
Reflecting as Practitioners
- Student Agency: Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.
- Data-Informed Practice: Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.
- Professional Growth: Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture
- Builds strong community-school partnerships and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.
- Adapts teaching practices by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner’s unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.
- Creates an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connects learning to students’ real-world experiences and cultural contexts.
- Fosters a growth mindset by encouraging calculated risk-taking and developing students’ autonomy, personal responsibility, and ownership of learning.
All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.
- We are better when we act together.
- Our differences make us stronger.
- Every voice counts. Every voice matters.
- Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team.
Work
Number of Work Days: : Monday through Friday – 188 (one hundred and eighty-eight) days per school year.
Work Day: 7:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 7:10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Other Duties As Assigned: The Teacher will be expected to perform any work assigned to them that is within their skills and capabilities and to be flexible about changes to this function that may be required from time to time for operational reasons. This includes other duties as assigned by their supervisor from time to time.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the electronic form [Click here]. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate’s compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.
SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION
AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.
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