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Start date: July 2027
About this role
Middle School MYP Math/Science
An ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of teaching experience in US-curriculum programs and a secondary science teaching license. Tech confidence, a willingness to participate in the school’s after school activities program, and a commitment to leadership in a student-centered school that is growing in its development of an exemplary IB framework. KAS offers the MYP programmes in the middle school, so IB experience is also preferable.
We look for faculty members who bring a flexible “can do” approach to teaching and learning, a sense of humor, and a collaborative mindset. Our teachers are committed to continuous school improvement and actively contribute to our learning community through experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, including clubs and extracurricular activities. We also value a commitment to working in a diverse professional community and supporting the continued development of our DEIJ principles and practices.
About KAS
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers the IB’s MYP and DP programmes. We receive annual grants and sponsorship from the US Department of State.
KAS brings global opportunities to Kaohsiung and southern Taiwan, by inspiring excellent holistic learning in a nurturing environment. We embrace collaboration, creativity and professionalism as we model a balanced learning environment.
Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2015/2016. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan. We currently enroll 790 students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language. The Middle School enrolls 209+ students and includes 26 full or part time faculty members. There are several ELL and Learning Support teachers and TAs supporting learners and teachers in the middle school. All our students are multilingual learners.
KAS is Committed to Child Safeguarding
KAS conducts rigorous background and reference checks on all candidates.
Employees and volunteers at KAS receive training to recognize signs of abuse and neglect and are required to report suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect.
Our child protection response team uses a team-based approach to respond to each reported incident in accordance with Taiwanese law and international best practices.
KAS is committed to supporting and recognizing the identities of all students. We foster an environment free of discrimination and other forms of identity-based harm.
Requirements
A valid teaching credential
A clean police background check
Minimum 2 years of full time classroom teaching experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead high levels of student learning.
Strong understanding of Middle School best practices and the developmental needs of adolescent learners.
Strong understanding of and respect for cultural diversity and the needs of multilingual learners.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Commitment to supporting student learning and engagement beyond the classroom, including extracurricular activities and opportunities that reflect a range of Middle School student interests.
Proven ability to build a safe, welcoming, and vibrant classroom community with clear, consistent expectations that empower middle schoolers to thrive and take ownership of their learning.
Values experiential learning and has experience participating in and supporting Classroom Without Walls trips with students.
Effective communication skills across a variety of mediums and contexts.
Preferences
Recent IB MYP training, familiarity with the MYP framework, and current Middle School teaching certification.
Experience supporting inclusive Response to Intervention (RTI) practices, instructional coaching, and collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), unit planning, co-planning, and co-teaching.
Demonstrates a growth mindset, versatility, adaptability, and resilience through professional and life experiences.