American International School of Johannesburg announces Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts teacher vacancy, starting 1 August 2026; apply by 31 January 2026

The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) is looking for a dedicated and passionate Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher for its Johannesburg Campus. This exciting full-time position is set to commence on 01 August 2026, with applications closing on 31 January 2026. If you’re passionate about teaching and committed to fostering global citizens within a supportive and inclusive environment, AISJ invites you to explore this opportunity to join a team that values every employee as a learner and contributor to building a better world. Discover more about this vacancy here.

Detailed list of vacancy key details

• Vacancy title: Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher (internal)
• Campus: Johannesburg Campus
• Supervisor: Middle School Principal
• Start date: 01 August 2026
• Posting date: 13 October 2025
• Closing date: 31 January 2026
• Institution name: The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ)
• Core responsibility: Delivering integrated instruction across the disciplines of history, geography, civics, economics, literature, writing, and language arts to middle school students.

Simple summary of the vacancy

The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) is searching for a Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher to join their Johannesburg Campus. This full-time role, starting in August 2026, involves providing integrated instruction in Social Studies (history, geography, civics, economics) and Language Arts (literature, writing, language arts) to middle school students. The school’s vision is to “Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World,” focusing on empowering global citizens. Candidates are expected to align with AISJ’s commitment to excellence and its values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an engaging, standards-aligned curriculum that promotes critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness. AISJ uses the C-3 Framework for its Social Studies programme and the Common Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts. Teachers are expected to embody the AISJ Portrait of a Learner, which includes resilience, mindfulness, critical thinking, global connectedness, curiosity, and being a contributor. Collaboration is key at AISJ, with dedicated Professional Growth and Collaboration Time every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for Impact Teams and Professional Learning Networks.

The Middle School operates on an 8-period rotating block schedule, where teachers are assigned to teach 6 of the 8 blocks. Additionally, all middle school teachers are responsible for an Eagle Forum cohort and must participate in the FLEX and Club programme. Preferred qualifications include a secondary license or certification in Social Studies/Language Arts, a Bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant fields, a Bachelor of Education or higher, with a Master’s degree being desirable. Experience in curriculum design using C-3 Standards and Common Core, Concept-Based Curriculum Design, MTSS, CASEL – SEL Framework, Adaptive Schools Training, and ISTE Technology Standards integration is also highly valued, as is first aid or CPR training, coaching, and club facilitation.

AISJ expects its teachers to demonstrate strong competencies in planning for learning, maximising teacher efficacy, and promoting relationships, community, and culture. This involves designing personalised and challenging learning experiences, fostering student agency and critical thinking, and building strong community-school partnerships while creating an inclusive environment. All staff are expected to uphold the AISJ Community Principles, which include acting together, valuing differences, ensuring every voice counts, and the importance of both individuals and teams.

How to apply for this post

To apply for this Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher position, please follow these steps:

• Complete the electronic application form available here.
• Be aware that the information you provide will be securely stored and used for reference checks to assess your compatibility with AISJ.
• Note that AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the official closing date of 31 January 2026 if deemed appropriate.
• All employees are subject to AISJ’s robust child protection policies, which include criminal background checks, mandatory annual safeguarding training, and signing a safeguarding agreement to ensure a safe environment for students.
• By submitting your CV, you consent to AISJ processing your personal information in line with their Privacy Policy, which is accessible on the AISJ Privacy Policy page and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.

Q&A for potential candidates

• What is the core philosophy of AISJ?
  AISJ’s core philosophy is to “Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World” by empowering global citizens. They are deeply committed to excellence and believe in the transformative power of education, valuing every team member as a crucial part of creating a supportive learning environment.
• What curriculum frameworks are used in this role?
  For Social Studies, the C-3 Framework is used. For Language Arts, the Common Core Curriculum Standards are implemented. Experience with designing and implementing curriculum using these standards is highly preferred.
• What kind of collaborative environment can I expect?
  AISJ fosters a highly collaborative environment. Teachers participate in Impact Teams and Professional Learning Networks during dedicated Professional Growth and Collaboration Time (PGCT) every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
• What are the expectations regarding student engagement beyond the classroom?
  In addition to teaching 6 out of 8 blocks in a rotating schedule, teachers are responsible for an Eagle Forum cohort, which is integral to the Middle School experience. Participation in the FLEX and Club programme is also expected.
• What are the key preferred qualifications for this position?
  Preferred qualifications include a secondary license or certification for teaching Social Studies/Language Arts, a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Language Arts or Social Sciences, and a Bachelor of Education or higher. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• What specific teaching experiences are preferred?
  AISJ prefers candidates with experience in Concept-Based Curriculum Design / Inquiry Based Learning, understanding and experience with MTSS, knowledge of the CASEL – SEL Framework, Adaptive Schools Training, and integration of ISTE Technology Standards.
• How important is a candidate’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)?
  Commitment to JEDI is extremely important. AISJ is dedicated to these principles within its school community and expects every team member to contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity and challenges stereotypes.
• What are the “AISJ Portrait of a Learner” dispositions, and how do they apply to staff?
  The AISJ Portrait of a Learner includes Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, and Contributor. Staff are expected to embody and support these dispositions in their own practice, modeling them for students.
• What is the school’s stance on safeguarding and child protection?
  AISJ maintains robust child protection policies. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual safeguarding training, and sign a safeguarding agreement to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for students.
• What kind of professional development opportunities are available?
  The dedicated Professional Growth and Collaboration Time on Wednesdays suggests ongoing professional development and learning opportunities through collaborative teams and networks.
• How does AISJ value community and relationships?
  AISJ highly values building strong community-school partnerships and expects teachers to actively participate in community initiatives. Creating an inclusive learning environment that connects learning to students’ real-world experiences and cultural contexts is also a key competency.
• What are the typical work hours for this role?
  The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, across 188 days per school year.

Institution details

• Name: The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ)
• Website: https://www.aisj-jhb.com/
• Campus: Johannesburg Campus

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