POSITION Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
DIVISION Middle School (Grades 6-8)
SUPERVISOR Middle & High School Principal
CONTRACT Initial 2 year contract, Subsequently annual renewal contract
Student Safeguarding
At ASB, the safety and well-being of our students are paramount All staff are bound by the Code of Conduct and must complete a government-issued background check before beginning their role All offers are contingent on a clean reference and background check.
Position Summary:
The American School of Bombay (ASB) seeks an innovative and collaborative Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our international learning community The teacher will design engaging, student-centered learning experiences that foster the development of strong reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy skills Using inquiry-based, culturally responsive instruction, the teacher will promote critical thinking, communication, and creativity while supporting the social-emotional development of young adolescents.
Your Responsibilities at ASB:
Teaching and Learning:
● Deliver engaging, inquiry-based ELA instruction that builds conceptual understanding and literacy skills
● Design learning experiences that develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy
● Use strategies to scaffold learning, promoting independence, creativity, and critical thinking
● Teach through a culturally responsive lens, valuing diverse perspectives, voices, and identities
● Expose students to a wide range of texts genres, authors, and global perspectives
● Integrate digital tools purposefully to enhance research, collaboration, communication, and reflection.
● Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and offer targeted feedback.
● Tailor teaching to students' developmental and social-emotional needs, encouraging agency and ownership of learning.
Curriculum and Planning:
● Design authentic, standards-aligned units that connect learning to real-world issues and promote student voice, choice, and action.
● Align curriculum with ASB frameworks and AERO standards.
● Collaborate with colleagues to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels and disciplines
● Document units, assessments, and learning resources using school-approved platforms
● Incorporate opportunities for interdisciplinary connections
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:
● Engage in continuous professional learning, coaching, and reflective practice within ASB's collaborative culture.
● Contribute actively to team, divisional, and school-wide meetings.
● Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction, analyze student learning, and align shared expectations.
● Model professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions.
Student
Wellbeing:
● Lead a grade-level advisory group that supports students’ social-emotional well-being and growth
● Build strong relationships with students and families to foster belonging and shared responsibility for learning.
● Supervise and engage with students during transitions, breaks, and lunch, maintaining a safe and caring environment
● Support students’ social-emotional wellbeing and foster a caring, inclusive environment
● Chaperone students on experiential learning trips, including ASB’s Week Without Walls, to promote responsibility and global connection.
● Lead or support co-curricular activities that enhance student learning and community engagement
Who We’re Looking For?
The ideal candidate will bring:
● Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a valid teaching certification
● Minimum of three years of relevant ELA teaching experience in a K–12 accredited school
● Expertise in literacy instruction and adolescent literacy development
● Understanding of adolescent development
● Experience with inquiry-based learning and integration across disciplines.
Why Join Us?
● Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and mentorship within a coaching-based culture
● Global community: Be part of a diverse, international school that celebrates cultural exchange
● Impact beyond the classroom: Inspire young people to become compassionate, empowered learners who make a difference
Apply Now!
Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three supervisory references in a PDF file to jobs@asbindia.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
ASB will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, termination, compensation and other employment-related matters based on age, race, religion, socio-economic class, caste, national origin / ethnicity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and disability This approach to equal employment is evidenced in all of the School’s educational and employment policies, programs, and practices
ASB employees will have a job description that outlines their responsibilities, duties, and reporting lines However, from time to time, employees may be assigned tasks outside their defined role and are expected to approach such situations with flexibility, professionalism, and a spirit of collaboration