Teacher (Japanese and Korean Language), Middle/High School

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (Japanese and Korean Language) to join our Middle/High School team.

*Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2949?c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture in order to access the vacancy through the ATS.

About the Role:

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or
Stamford course programs
To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual
assets, identities, and needs
To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions
To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Position Requirements:

• At least 12 years of teaching experience in middle/high schools setting
• At least 12 years of relevant program (IBMYP/IBDP/AP/BTEC) experience preferred
• Strong background and experience in teaching Japanese and Korean as a first language as well as an additional language
• Knowledge and experience in language acquisition
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Japanese, and Korean
• Excellent references on request
• Proficiency in using school systems and databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

Candidate preferences

• International school teaching experience preferred
• Curriculum development experience preferred
• Advisory/pastoral experience preferred
• Multilingual candidates preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.