POSITION Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies 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 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher with a growth mindset to join our team of international educators The teacher will design student-centered learning experiences that integrate Language Arts and Social Studies through inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity. The educator will foster literacy, communication, and collaboration skills while supporting students’ social-emotional and ethical development.
Your Responsibilities at ASB:
Teaching and Learning:
● Deliver engaging instruction in Language Arts and Social Studies, fostering inquiry-based and conceptual learning
● Design learning experiences that develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy skills
● Use a range of strategies to scaffold learning, encouraging independence, creativity, and critical thinking
● Teach through a culturally responsive lens, valuing diverse perspectives, histories, and voices.
● Expose students to a variety of literary genres, global issues, and interdisciplinary themes that connect past and present contexts
● Integrate digital tools to enhance research, collaboration, and communication
● Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, guide instruction, and provide meaningful feedback
● Tailor teaching to students’ developmental, cognitive, and social-emotional needs, promoting agency and ownership of learning.
● Integrate technology and digital tools purposefully to enhance engagement, reflection, collaboration, and digital literacy
Curriculum and Planning:
● Design authentic, relevant units that connect learning to real-world issues and promote student voice, choice, and action
● Align curriculum with ASB frameworks, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) principles, and C3 standards for Social Studies.
● Collaborate with colleagues to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment
● Document units, assessments, and resources using school-supported platforms
● Incorporate opportunities for cross-disciplinary connections and interdisciplinary projects
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:
● Actively engage in continuous professional learning, coaching, and reflection within ASB’s coaching-based culture, modeling professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
● Collaborate with colleagues to design instruction, share strategies, and enhance student learning outcomes
● Participate actively in departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings to support ASB’s mission and goals
● Contribute to a collegial culture that values reflective practice, innovation, and continuous improvement
● Document curriculum and resources using shared collaborative tools in school-approved platforms
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:
● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and a valid teaching certification.
● A minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience in a K-12 accredited school
● Expertise in Language Arts, Social Studies, or Humanities instruction
● Understanding of adolescent development and the ability to build authentic relationships with students
● 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
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