Middle School English Teacher; MYP

Summary of the Position

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 - 10) MYP English Language & Literature teacher for the  school year. Teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by building relationships with students and organizing learning resources and the classroom environment. They develop and foster the skills and social abilities to enable optimum development, according to age, ability, and aptitude.

Middle Years Programme (MYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

The Middle School English Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population served, with experience teaching at the Middle School level. They should be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, collaborative, and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.

The position involves teaching through inquiry within the MYP framework, while ensuring foundational skill acquisition and extensive collaboration. Time for collaboration with other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.

Silicon Valley International School’s focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.

Community: We respect, support, and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually.

Openness: We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias.

Resilience: We accept challenges, commit to overcoming them, and learn from our mistakes.

Empathy: We strive to understand each other and to treat everyone with care and kindness.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years teaching experience required; master's degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa
• Proficiency in English to teach, communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards
• Experience with best practices in Spanish language acquisition for middle school

Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the  school year is $83,403 (BA Step
3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23). The compensation and benefits below apply to full-time employees.

• We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 2 days paid time off
• 7 days of paid holidays during the school year
• Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
• Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission
• 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service

We’d love to hear from you! If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, please submit your application with your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic.

Silicon Valley International School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees for all terms and conditions of employment.