POSITION DIVISION SUPERVISOR CONTRACT
Elementary (Lower) School Teacher Elementary School Elementary School Principal Initial 2 year contract, annual renewal thereafter A minimum of 192 working days per school year
The American School of Bombay (ASB) invites innovative lower elementary educators to apply now to join our vibrant team of international teachers. At ASB, you will work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where creativity and continuous learning thrive. You will be empowered to explore new ideas, develop professionally, and contribute to a community that embraces diversity.
About Our Elementary School Program Learning in ASB's Elementary School is transformative, fostering independent and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, perseverance, and responsible citizenship in every student. Utilizing the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and the Science of Reading, teachers focus on developing inquiry, collaboration, and agency across the curriculum. Our balanced program that emphasizes whole child development empowers learners to thrive academically and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
What You Will Do? Teaching & Learning ● Use inclusive, evidence-based instructional strategies to promote inquiry, creativity, and agency. ● Design hands-on, transdisciplinary learning experiences that connect with real-world concepts and students' interests. ● Embed social-emotional learning and develop students through the IB Learner Profiles attributes and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. ● Teach evidence based and structured literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. ● Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance learning and engage today’s digital-native students. ● Provide differentiated instruction through multi-tiered interventions to meet the needs of all learners. Fostering Community ● Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom culture where all students feel a sense of belonging. ● Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues. ● Embrace informal moments like recess and lunch as rich opportunities for relationship-building and social learning. ● Leverage Mumbai’s vibrant culture to help students engage with their wider community. Collaboration & Professional Growth ● Work closely with specialist teachers and grade-level teams to create integrated learning experiences. ● Actively reflect on teaching practice, participating in mentorship and coaching opportunities, professional learning communities, and team collaboration. ● Stay current with educational research to keep your teaching practice fresh and relevant. ● Share insights and collaborate using data to ensure students are supported holistically.