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Since 1945, our community has empowered individuals to be architects of their own learning, and challenged all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially and ethically — to thrive as responsible global citizens.
Learn about our mission and vision, why we are an employer of choice and how you can make an impact.
Working at ACS Athens
ACS Athens offers a personal, caring, and supportive environment for its students and staff. Our staff are passionate about delivering excellence in education and strive to make a difference in the life of their students.
ACS Athens is committed to the professional development of all its employees and offers educators a rich professional experience for continuous growth and improvement. We are looking for collaborative, highly qualified, and committed educators to work with us in an American-based education.
Workplace
The American School of Athens (ACS Athens) recruits the best teachers from the United States, Greece, and around the world to lead a world-class international education. Our faculty are excellent professionals who seek to encourage critical thinking while developing students’ maximum potential and community engagement.
Our Staff
Our Staff is faithfully committed to the welfare of others, including their students, colleagues, and the wider community. Considerate, respectful, and encouraging relationships are central to our values and practice.
Professional Development
Professional Development (PD) is an integral part of the ACS Athens philosophy of education. Faculty, administrators, and specialists engage in continuous learning and skill building. Implementing and supporting collaborative structures that encourage faculty to share leading practice, problem-solving, and expand upon their teaching methods to improve student learning is continuously in process. We offer a range of professional learning initiatives:
- Professional Learning Program
- New Faculty Orientation Program
- New Colleagues Program
- Staff Coaching Program
- Supportive Accreditation Assistance
Balance
ACS Athens is a family-focused workplace. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and strive towards work flexibility.
Health & Wellbeing
ACS Athens is committed to caring for its people. We offer a range of health and well-being initiatives such as gym and pool memberships, therapy sessions, workshops, cafeteria healthy food membership, and many social activities throughout the year.
Benefits
Excellent Tax-free Compensation Package - U.S. citizens earn a highly competitive tax-free salary. Salaries earned in Greece are income tax exempt from USA Federal income tax (see IRS Publication 54, Foreign Earned Income and Housing: Exclusion – Deduction).
Social Security - FICA - The School provides U.S. Social Security benefits to U.S. citizen employees according to the regulations of the U.S. Government and bilateral agreements with the Greek Government.
Medical plan - ACS Athens employees and qualified immediate dependents are offered a local Greek private health insurance plan with 100 percent of the premiums paid by the school. This health insurance plan covers major medical, hospitalization, loss of income (due to injury or illness), and accidental death and disability, according to insurance policy terms. The program does not cover pre-existing conditions, and participation in the group insurance is subject to policy protocol.
Retirement plan - ACS Athens employees are offered a defined-contribution retirement plan. The final benefit received by the employee depends on the plan’s investment performance.
Comprehensive Support Services - the professional, knowledgeable, and friendly staff at ACS Athens will ensure that all new members of our faculty have a smooth transition and continued support in teaching and living abroad. Assistance will be provided in arranging for everything from airport pickup to helping find suitable accommodations close to campus – our goal is to support our faculty and make working at ACS Athens a truly enjoyable experience.
Personal Growth - Athens is a breathtaking European metropolis that offers its residents an unlimited variety of social and cultural activities. It has the largest airport and seaport in Greece – making a weekend getaway to Europe or a Greek island an easy excursion. Greece is legendary for its hospitality, culture, and history and is a land of unparalleled beauty – all of which can be explored throughout the year. Americans of Greek descent have a chance of a lifetime to connect with their ancestral, cultural, and educational roots!