AISL Teacher - Spanish Teacher at American International School of Lagos

About the Position

American International School of Lagos is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our expanding team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our international school community.

Required Qualifications & Background

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience at a progressive and/or international school
• Current international qualification or certification in teaching
• Experience serving a school that functions as a community hub

Required Knowledge

• Child development: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children
• Understanding by Design (UbD) or backwards design methodology
• Standards-based assessment and reporting practices
• High-impact, research-based instructional strategies
• Classroom management and positive discipline techniques
• Child protection and safeguarding practices
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Essential Skills & Aptitudes

• Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills
• Strong IT skills with ability to use technology applications that enhance learning and school improvement
• Commitment to inclusion and fostering student belonging
• Ability to differentiate instruction through scaffolding, flexible grouping, and student choice
• Willingness to positively impact students' lives beyond the classroom
• Ability to provide targeted, timely, and actionable feedback
• Openness to multiple perspectives in classroom and community contexts
• Data-driven, results-oriented approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with students, colleagues, and parents
• Adaptability and comfort with the challenges of working in a developing world context

Personal Qualities

• Lifelong learner
• Sense of humor
• Team player
• Community and service-minded
• Strong listener and communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Growth mindset
• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable