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Early Childhood (PreK3-PreK4) Teacher for August 2023 Start

Austin International School is currently seeking an early childhood teacher to engage our young learners in the development of their academic skills in English. This position has a start date of August 1st, 2023. This position works on a team of 3 teachers (English, French, and Spanish) and is supported in the classroom by a team of full-time Assistant Teachers.

Our diverse community of 50+ nationalities and 20+ home languages provides an international learning environment to nearly 250 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grades. In addition to regional accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), we are the only school in central Texas to be fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education (AEFE). 

Teaching at AIS

AIS uses a uniquely-designed Seamless Curriculum to teach grade-level content through full immersion in French, English, and Spanish. Teaching at AIS requires adaptability, flexibility, open-mindedness, and a strong desire to collaborate with team members. Based on the French philosophy of education, our early childhood program is academic in nature, with the objective of challenging young learners while at the same time providing them a comfortable environment to learn and grow holistically.

Our school works on a system of three-year learning cycles with end-of-cycle objectives for each three-year period, recognizing that each child may work towards different objectives at different paces. The 3-5 year old program is referred to as “Cycle 1” and is organized into five learning domains. For more information about these learning domains, please visit our website.

How to Apply

Please submit the following application material by email to employment@austinis.org:

• a cover letter that addresses alignment with our school's vision, mission, and core values
• a recent curriculum vitae/résumé outlining educational background and experience
• a list of at least 3 recent professional references
• a statement of educational philosophy

For inquiries, please contact Jacques Weber, Head of School by email to headofschool@austinis.org

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate must:

• be a native-level speaker of English
• support the AIS vision, mission, and core values
• be prepared to follow our AIS Performance Standards for Teachers
• hold at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area
• hold an educator's license/certificate from a recognized authority in the US or abroad
• have experience in multicultural classrooms and be internationally-minded
• enjoy being a member of a team and be highly collaborative
• successfully pass criminal background checks

About Austin International School

Austin International School is a trilingual private school for families in the Austin area who share a global perspective and value international education. We are the only educational institution in Central Texas to be fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education's Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE); our academic program is also fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). We are members of the Mission Laïque Française (MLF), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA), and Association of French Schools in North America (AFSA). The only school of its kind in the Austin area, Austin International School’s innovative approach, high academic standards, and supportive multicultural community stimulates independent thinking, builds confidence, and broadens perspectives, laying the foundation for success in the global community. Our close-knit and diverse community of staff, families, and nearly 250 students is a microcosm of Austin, representing over 50 nationalities and speaking more than 20 home languages.

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