Atlanta International School
Secondary School Teacher of Design
Atlanta International School, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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.
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.
Reports to: Group Leader for Design FLSA: Exempt
Start Date: August 1, 2026 (with flexibility for an earlier start in the 2025/26 school year)
Application Deadline: January 7, 2025
Responsibilities
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 extracurricular activity, club, or athletic team to strengthen student engagement and community.
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.
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.
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 AIS’s pathways, including DP, CP, AISx, and the AIS Impact Diploma.
Engage in Professional Learning and Continuous Improvement
Participate in professional development aligned with IB programs, AIS’s 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.
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
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Design or related field.
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 skills to enhance learning and student engagement
Experience teaching design, engineering, or STEM with adolescents.
Ability to guide students through hands‑on project work from brainstorming and prototyping to testing and refinement.
Familiarity with digital tools or fabrication processes such as visual design, modeling, robotics, engineering, or making with workshop tools and machinery.
Creating organized, safe studio environments that promote collaboration and creativity.
Commitment to helping students understand how design supports sustainability, human‑centered thinking, and positive impact.
Openness to learning AIS’ design frameworks and expectations.
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 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 reviewed. We 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.
EEO AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training, Education Management
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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.
Reports to: Group Leader for Design FLSA: Exempt
Start Date: August 1, 2026 (with flexibility for an earlier start in the 2025/26 school year)
Application Deadline: January 7, 2025
Responsibilities
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 extracurricular activity, club, or athletic team to strengthen student engagement and community.
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.
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.
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 AIS’s pathways, including DP, CP, AISx, and the AIS Impact Diploma.
Engage in Professional Learning and Continuous Improvement
Participate in professional development aligned with IB programs, AIS’s 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.
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
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Design or related field.
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 skills to enhance learning and student engagement
Experience teaching design, engineering, or STEM with adolescents.
Ability to guide students through hands‑on project work from brainstorming and prototyping to testing and refinement.
Familiarity with digital tools or fabrication processes such as visual design, modeling, robotics, engineering, or making with workshop tools and machinery.
Creating organized, safe studio environments that promote collaboration and creativity.
Commitment to helping students understand how design supports sustainability, human‑centered thinking, and positive impact.
Openness to learning AIS’ design frameworks and expectations.
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 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 reviewed. We 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.
EEO AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training, Education Management
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