Reports to: Elementary School Principal

School Year: 2nd semester 2025-26

ACS Athens, a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values, is seeking to recruit an Elementary School teacher to teach Elementary School students. The teacher reports to the Elementary School Principal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Monitoring: Assess students' understanding and adjust instruction as needed.
• Innovative Instruction: Utilize technology and innovative strategies to enhance learning and student confidence.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional growth through training events.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to the goals of the grade/team/department.
• Field Trip Planning: Organize curriculum-aligned field trips.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Flexibility, confidence, and adaptability in teaching.
• Knowledgeable about best practices in teaching and American Common Core standards.
• Skilled in instructional interventions and special education awareness.
• Familiar with age-appropriate developmental concepts.
• Capable of preparing engaging lesson plans and monitoring student progress.
• Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Appreciate individual differences and ensure equitable learning opportunities.

Requirements:

• Valid Teaching License in Elementary Education.
• Degree from an accredited institution in Elementary Education.
• Minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in an American curriculum school.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Commitment to staying current with content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Proficient in using technology for educational purposes.
• For US candidates only: Current contributions to US Social Security and FICA.

Why Join ACS Athens?

At ACS Athens, we are shaping the future of education by blending rigorous academic programs with a strong commitment to ethical and global citizenship. Our educators inspire students to become lifelong learners and leaders in a rapidly evolving world. Join our vibrant community where tradition meets innovation, and every individual contributes to a culture of excellence.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete this form and submit in English:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter connecting to ACS Athens' mission
• Contact information for three professional references
• A brief self-introduction video (via Vimeo or another supported format) showcasing your background and motivations for joining ACS Athens.

Reports to: Director of Learning Commons

Schedule: Daily 9.00 to 17.00

Duties:

• Assist/guide/teach students in the math/science studio after school;
• Teach and provide learning experiences in math/sciences, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement;
• Substitute classes in the Middle School and Academy, primarily for faculty in the math and science departments;
• Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate;
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches, and refine instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn;
• Know and use technology in teaching;
• Design presentations and/or workshops for academy and middle school students;
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events;
• Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of their grade/team/department;
• Actively participate in the math/science studio collective AR/ER research project;
• Complete any necessary certificates required by ACS Athens in relation to the use of generative AI use in education;
• Know and abide by all GDPR, Child Safety and Emergency evacuation procedures/regulations set forth by ACS Athens;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to teach grades 7-12;
• Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university, in math/physics/chemistry/biology;
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, required;
• IB and/or AP teaching experience is preferred, otherwise, knowledge of the curricula will be positively considered;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to students (ages 13 – 18) in English;
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
• Display commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete this form and submit in English:

• Resume/CV;
• Cover letter, which should include a statement of how you connect to ACS Athens' mission;
• The contact information for three professional references;
• A brief self-introduction video (through Vimeo or any other supported video file) showcasing your professional background, key skills, and personal motivations for wanting to contribute to the mission and values of ACS Athens.

Department: Learning Commons

Reports to: Director of Learning Commons

Basic Function and Scope:

Performs a variety of instructional and support tasks in the school as a substitute teacher in the Elementary School, Middle School or Academy as needed. Functions in the capacity of classroom instructors to teach, support and guide all students based on the lesson plans identified by the regular classroom teacher for the set time of substitution. Additionally, performs supervision duties of students, wherever and whenever necessary.

Instructs in the following disciplines but not limited to:

English Language and Literature, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Greek, Foreign Languages, ESL, Fine Arts, Technology, Physical Education, Elementary School and Early Childhood.

Duties Performed (per day):

• Provides learning experiences while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement;
• Directs group activities of students assigned; assists in monitoring students as directed;
• Proctors exams;
• Substituting for classroom teachers, as needed, schoolwide;
• Follows teacher learning plans and reports on daily progress;
• Supports and maintains classroom policies;
• Prepares classroom materials for distribution;
• Corrects work books or other short answer classroom work;
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning;
• Demonstrates positive and effective classroom management skills;
• Supervises children during recess, lunch or early morning or late afternoon periods outside;
• Supervises students in classrooms, library, theater or other areas of the building;
• Assists students with learning in small groups or one-on-one instructional sessions;
• Participates and improves professional competence through attendance of professional development events;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university, in Education;
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, required;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to students (ages 6 – 10) in English;
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
• Display commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.