Secondary School Teacher of Mathematics

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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.

JOB PURPOSE
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 Mathematics in the Secondary School. Course assignments may include a combination of middle and upper grades with the possibility of DP courses depending on experience.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Group Leader for Math
Start Date: August 1 2026
Application Deadline: January 7 2026

AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Growth Seeks continuous self-improvement.
• Collaborative Teamwork Builds strong supportive relationships.
• Adaptability Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
• Inclusivity Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
• Empathy Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
• Intercultural Communication Communicates effectively across cultures.
• Bias Awareness Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
• Task Prioritization Manages time and tasks efficiently.
• Accountability Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Constructive Conflict Resolution Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

1. Design and Deliver Engaging Learning Experiences

• Align teaching practices with AISs 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 extracurricular activity club or athletic team to strengthen student engagement and community.

1. Implement Effective Assessment Practices

• Use a balanced range of formative and summative assessments aligned with IB frameworks and AIS expectations.
• Provide timely specific feedback that supports growth and reflection.
• Communicate student progress clearly using school-approved platforms and reporting structures.

1. Mentor Students in Major IB and AIS Pathway Projects

• Guide students through MYP Personal Projects DP Extended Essays CP Reflective Projects or AIS Impact Diploma capstones depending on assignment.
• Support students in research inquiry academic integrity and goal setting.

1. Collaborate Across Schools and Pathways

• Work closely with colleagues across the Buckhead and Sandy Springs campuses to ensure curricular alignment and coherence across Grades 6 to 12.
• Collaborate with Group and Subject Leaders IB Coordinators Heads of Year and student support teams to create shared learning expectations and experiences.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary planning and the development of connections to AISs pathways including DP CP AISx and the AIS Impact Diploma.

1. Engage in Professional Learning and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in professional development aligned with IB programs AISs Continuous Improvement Goals and your own learning goals.
• Reflect on and improve practice through coaching feedback and collaboration.
• Demonstrate AIS Professional Standards in communication teamwork accountability and cross-cultural engagement.

1. Support Holistic Student Development

• Help students develop confidence agency and the skills to take meaningful action locally and globally.
• Celebrate students linguistic cultural and personal identities as integral to their learning.
• Model curiosity integrity and a commitment to service and global citizenship.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background & Professional Experience

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent (Masters degree preferred)

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Mathematics
• Related experience in the subject area and working with adolescent learners

Specialized Skills

• Familiarity with IB teaching or concept-based instruction (preferred); IB training will be provided as needed
• Relevant experience with the following to enhance learning and student engagement:
  • Strong background in mathematics and experience teaching middle or high school students.
  • Ability to design learning experiences that develop conceptual understanding procedural fluency and mathematical reasoning.
  • Experience supporting students as they explore real world applications model situations and communicate their thinking clearly.
  • Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of learning needs and to stretch advanced learners appropriately.
  • Comfort using digital tools that support visualization modeling investigation or problem solving.
  • Willingness to learn AIS math pathways and assessment practices; prior IB DP or MYP experience is welcomed but not required.

Additional Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive dynamic classroom that supports diverse learning needs

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position please submit the following items through our online career site a letter of interest resume and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.