Job Openings at American International School of Johannesburg

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

PYP Leadership & Programme Development:

• Lead the Elementary School through all phases of IB PYP authorization, verification, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with IB Standards and Practices.
• Serve as the official liaison between AISJ and the International Baccalaureate, managing documentation, reporting, and programme requirements.
• Facilitate the collaborative design, articulation, and continuous review of the Programme of Inquiry (POI), ensuring vertical alignment, conceptual coherence, and transdisciplinary integrity.
• Support the implementation of authentic, inquiry-driven assessment practices aligned with the PYP framework and Approaches to Learning (ATL).

K-8 Instructional Coaching & Professional Learning

• Coach, mentor, and support teachers through research-based instructional coaching practices, including co-planning, co-teaching, observation, feedback, and reflection.
• Strengthen concept-based and inquiry-driven pedagogy, including play-based learning, differentiation, and inclusive practices that support diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team, impact teams, and divisional representatives to design and deliver professional learning aligned with the school’s strategic priorities.
• Support teachers in curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment practices that promote learner agency, transfer, and deep understanding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field (highly desirable).

Certification / Licensure

• Valid teaching certification from an accredited body in the country of origin or an equivalent international credential (required).

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in an elementary setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a PYP Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Team Leader, or similar role in an IB or international school.
• Proven experience supporting inquiry- and concept-based learning and facilitating professional learning for adults.
• Experience guiding a school through IB PYP authorization, verification, or evaluation is a strong advantage.

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Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or a related field is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Curriculum Development, or Educational Leadership is highly desirable.

Certification/Licensure:

• Valid teaching certification/licensure from an accredited body in the country of origin or an equivalent international certification is required.
• Specific certification or endorsement as a School Library Media Specialist is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Teaching & Leadership: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant full-time professional experience in an elementary setting, including proven leadership experience.
• IB PYP Leadership: Demonstrated experience as a PYP Coordinator or significant teacher-leadership within an IB World School is essential. Experience successfully guiding a school through the IB authorization, verification, or evaluation process is a distinct advantage given the school's current candidacy status.
• Library Management: Prior experience managing a school library or media centre is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

PYP Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Lead the Elementary School through the rigorous stages of IB PYP authorization, serving as the strategic driver for candidacy, verification, and evaluation to ensure strict fidelity to IB Standards and Practices.
• Facilitate the collaborative design and articulation of the Programme of Inquiry (POI), ensuring vertical alignment, conceptual depth, and transdisciplinary connections across all grade levels.
• Design and deliver targeted professional learning opportunities that upskill educators and inform community members, in concept-driven inquiry, play-based pedagogies, and authentic assessment strategies.
• Act as a pedagogical reference and mentor for educators, utilizing co-teaching, feedback and reflection to enhance instructional quality and learner agency.
• Serve as the official liaison between AISJ and the International Baccalaureate, managing all regulatory correspondence, program evaluation requirements, and curriculum documentation.
• Collaborate strategically with other IB Coordinators and the Teaching and Learning Department to ensure the seamless articulation of the IB continuum and the alignment of pedagogical goals across the school.

Library & Media Centre Leadership

• Elevate and maintain the Elementary Library as the school’s "heart and hub," ensuring the space is a dynamic Media Centre that supports multi-modal learning and digital fluency.
• Curate a diverse, current, and multilingual collection that reflects the school’s multicultural population, supports the Programme of Inquiry, and promotes Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI).
• Collaborate with impact teams to co-plan and co-teach research skills and information literacy, ensuring learners become ethical and capable consumers and creators of information.
• Foster a vibrant culture of reading for pleasure by organizing literary events, author visits, and initiatives that celebrate literature and engage the wider community.
• Manage the library’s budget, resources, and digital platforms efficiently to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning materials for all learners and educators.

Professional Practice & Community Engagement

• Model and promote the dispositional competencies outlined in the Portrait of a Learner, fostering a culture where learners are equipped to be successful global citizens.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, strictly adhering to the Seven Norms of Collaborative Work when leading planning sessions and analyzing learning data.
• Engage in the wider life of the school by participating in supervisory duties, school events, and extracurricular commitments.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment within the Library and across the school that prioritizes learner well-being and agency.

CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2026

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 CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2026

Qualifications:

• The French/Spanish teacher should have: 
•  Secondary license or certification for teaching French & Spanish, with a preference for a master’s degree   
• Successful experience teaching IB French/Spanish ab initio and Language B
• Teaching IBDP TOK is an asset
• Recent training and/or experience in the current Language Acquisition curricula
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and others
• Positive attitude and proven belief that all students can learn
• Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
• Ability to establish and participate in collaborative structures 
• Proven ability to develop successful academic programs
• Proven ability to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of achievement
• Proven ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices
• Ability to engage students in language learning activities using a variety of current social media forms
• An active online profile
• Successful experiences with advisory programming
• Successful experiences with inspiring or leading innovative practices

Performance Responsibilities:

Teachers at AISJ are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise regularly with fellow team department/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization, and classroom issues, including discipline, expectations, and routines
• Standardize assessments regularly
• Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues and promote social and emotional awareness
• Lead an advisor group
• Constructively contribute to staff meetings
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well-informed about student progress
• Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures)
• Participate in and assist with school events as required

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Qualifications, Experiences, & Role Specific Requirements

• Bachelor Degree. Masters in Librarianship preferred.
• Secondary Education degree and license and/or certification in Librarianship

Key Responsibilities:

• Worked and Led in Middle School or High School International School Libraries / envrionments
• Successful experience designing and implementing curriculum using the ALA/AASL standards
• Integration of ISTE Technology Standards
• Coaching, service learning, and club facilitation
• Other tasks as determined by the supervisor.

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2026

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Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or N-4 Technical qualification
• Relevant Certificate in (basic plumbing, carpentry, and building repairs)
• Basic computer certificate will be an added advantage
• Driver’s licence will be an added advantage

Preferred skills and experience:

• 2 years’ previous experience as a maintenance, grounds, and plumbing
• Building, construction, and facilities experience obtained from a schooling environment will be an added advantage.
• Extreme safe sensitivity and constant alertness.
• Physical fitness to lift items and work on heights.
• General understanding of various maintenance tools.
• Ability to fix bathrooms, change and clean floor and wall tiles.
• Basic painting, roofing, electrical, building, and construction skills.
• Basic landscaping skills will be an added advantage.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during the daily routine, with the ability to stand for long lengths of time.
• Basic understanding of the Health & Safety Act and its requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Perform basic technical or handyman work such as basic plumbing, basic electrical assistance, and basic building,and equipment repairs.
• Fix all facility technical deficiencies reported through the maintenance tickets.
• Daily maintenance of bathrooms/classrooms/corridors and grounds.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Disposal of trash from bins transporting waste material to designated collection points.
• Assist with any other duties as prescribed by the Supervisor / Manager.
• Follow all rules relating to the Facilities Management system.
• Attend ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds as logged through the ticket

CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2026

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Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12
• Diploma / Certificate in Office Administrator or Secretary.
• Knowledge in Health & Safety will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

Office and Administrative Support

• Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems for all security and H&S documents, ensuring confidentiality.
• Prepare, format, and distribute reports, memos, and other official communications.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and general inquiries, directing complex issues to the manager.
• Draft routine correspondence, such as reminders, announcements, and follow-ups.
• Assist with procurement requests for safety equipment and other materials.

Scheduling and Meeting Coordination

• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, and site inspections for the manager.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, and record detailed minutes for distribution.
• Track follow-up actions from meetings to ensure completion and accountability.
• Organize logistics for training sessions, including venue booking, materials preparation, and attendance tracking.

Records and Documentation Management

• Maintain accurate records of training, safety incidents, and compliance-related documentation.
• Track and monitor expiration dates of certifications and licenses.
• Assist in compiling reports and ensuring records are up-to-date and compliant with company policies.
• Prepare templates, presentations, posters, and basic awareness materials as required.

Visitor and Access Administration

• Assist with visitor registration and access control processes, including issuing temporary badges.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and access records.
• Support administrative tasks related to contractor documentation and approvals.

Support for Security and H&S Programs

• Assist the manager with routine administrative tasks for safety and security programs.
• Track progress of corrective actions, inspections, and audits.
• Help coordinate communications related to safety awareness, emergency procedures, and training programs

CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2026