Secondary School Teacher of German Language & Literature and Individuals and Societies

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Atlanta International School (AIS) is a 3K to Grade 12 IB World School that brings together students, educators, and families from more than ninety countries. Guided by our three pillars of the IB Continuum, Intercultural Understanding, and Language Learning, AIS offers a globally minded, inquiry-driven education that prepares students to lead with purpose and integrity.

Our Buckhead Campus is an urban learning environment in the heart of Atlanta, giving students access to the cultural, academic, and professional opportunities of a major international city. Museums, universities, arts institutions, and civic organizations serve as extensions of our classrooms.

Our Sandy Springs Campus sits on twenty-four wooded acres along the Chattahoochee River and is home to the Mouratoglou Atlanta Academy tennis program. This nature-rich setting provides space for outdoor learning, partnerships, and unique student experiences.

Across both campuses, AIS delivers a unified curriculum through the full IB continuum. Students pursue multiple pathways to graduation, including the IB Diploma Programme, the IB Careers‑related Programme, AISx flexible pathways, and the AIS Impact Diploma. Within our diverse and multilingual community, students grow as critical thinkers, collaborators, and compassionate leaders who make a meaningful impact in the world.

AIS teachers inspire students from diverse backgrounds to become courageous leaders in a culturally responsive and restorative learning environment. We are a team of innovative educators dedicated to creating inquiry-based learning that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and intercultural understanding. At AIS, teachers ignite and sustain student curiosity by co‑creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills for positive impact in their communities and in the world.

Secondary School teachers uphold AIS’ Teaching Standards, Learning Principles, and Professional Standards while supporting students across a unified Grades 6 to 12 program. They collaborate with Group and Subject Leaders, IB Coordinators, Heads of Year, student support teams, and principals. This collaborative model strengthens the student experience through shared expertise, alignment of curriculum, and connection to AIS’ multiple pathways, including the IB MYP, DP and CP, AISx, and the AIS Impact Diploma.

This is a full time position teaching German Language & Literature and Individuals and Societies in the Secondary School.

FLSA:
Exempt

Reports to:

Subject Leader for German and Group Leader for I&S

Start Date:

August 1, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
January 7, 2025

As a Secondary School teacher, you will contribute to a stimulating, inclusive, and inquiry-driven learning environment. A passion for working with adolescent learners, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to collaboration are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and Deliver Engaging Learning Experiences
  • Align teaching practices with AIS’s Teaching Standards, Learning Principles, and Definition of High Quality Learning and Teaching.
  • Develop inquiry-based lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and intercultural understanding.
  • Incorporate student interests, identity, and voice while differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Support students in developing IB Learner Profile attributes and applying learning to real-world contexts.
• Foster an Inclusive and Supportive Classroom Environment
  • Create a classroom culture grounded in belonging, respect, and high expectations.
  • Use culturally responsive and restorative practices to build strong relationships and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Encourage collaboration, empathy, and shared responsibility among students.
• Support Student Well‑being and Advisory
  • Serve as an advisor to a group of students, fostering their academic progress, well-being, and personal growth.
  • Participate in the annual week-long Eagles Learning Experience (ELE) program, supporting experiential learning through local or overnight trips.
  • Lead or support an…