Are you a passionate, innovative educator ready to support language development and shape the next generation of global citizens? Do you believe that language is the key to unlocking identity, empathy, and academic success in an international environment? At the American International School Dhaka (AISD), we are looking for an exceptional, collaborative, and nurturing Elementary School (ES) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher.
This is more than a teaching position; it's an opportunity to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students acquire the language skills necessary to thrive across all areas in our school. You will be a vital part of the ES Student Support Team, fostering English linguistic proficiency within our diverse, international school setting.
Elementary School EAL Teacher Job Description
AISD seeks an experienced EAL teacher who is innovative, collaborative, and flexible beginning in August 2026. Competitive candidates will be fluent in English and have expertise in facilitating language acquisition in an elementary setting, supporting student learning via innovative and individualized approaches, and enthusiasm for working within a diverse, international school community.
Responsibilities
As an Elementary School EAL Teacher, you will:
Cultivate a respectful and joyful classroom environment that is built on a passion for language acquisition
Employ teaching and learning strategies that ensure a consistently high level of student motivation and achievement. This includes differentiating instruction and activities for small groups and individuals to optimize engagement.
Collect and analyze data, including WIDA and other data sources, to assess linguistic needs and participate in data-driven conversations and decision-making to continuously monitor student learning.
In collaboration with colleagues, design and deliver a language-acquisition program that supports and enhances student achievement using inquiry-based and student-centered approaches within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework.
Communicate directly and collaboratively with families and other teachers about student goals and progress, encouraging parents and pupils to value, maintain, and develop their home languages.
Commit to continuous professional growth in language learning content and teaching methodology.
Plan and document instruction that is compatible with the program’s objectives using Toddle.
Maintain up-to-date records and reports on all students in compliance with school guidelines.
Communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues, students, parents and administrators to build coherence, trust, and mutual support.
Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom that extend learning experiences for students (coaching, sponsorship of co-curricular activities, events or service projects, etc.)
Attend, deliver, and participate in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, division meetings, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
Engage and actively participate in the life of the AISD school community.
Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a reputed international university is required. A U.S. or equivalent teaching certification is strongly preferred.
Experience: At least five years of EAL teaching experience in a school setting, with preference given to candidates with experience in international school settings and a proven track record.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
Teachers have 190 contract days.
Principals have 205 contract days
Starting Salary Range
Gross Salary: $71,500
Accommodation
Furnished apartment selected by the school is provided.
Flights/Transport
Annual round-trip economy excursion airfare Dhaka-point of origin-Dhaka for employee and listed full-time residing dependents.
Utilities
Up to $3,500 per household per year for gas, electricity, and water, plus an additional $1,000 maximum per year for dependent children.
Moving Allowance
Shipping: $5,000 for a single, $7,000 for a teaching couple, and an additional $500 for each dependent child up to a maximum of 2 dependents.
Settling in Allowance: $1,000 for a single teacher, $1,500 for a family (one teacher teaching at AISD), and $2,000 for a teaching couple with or without dependents.
Dependent Opportunities
2 children per teacher or 3 children for a teaching couple.
Medical
School-sponsored international health insurance plan for the employee and dependents that reside with the employee or are full-time college students not more than 26 years of age.
Dental
The School will pay the cost of the health insurance provided by the School for Employee and spouse (if residing in Dhaka), and minor dependents who currently reside with the Employee or are under the age of 26, regardless if they are residing with the Employee or not.
The School provides a total Dental/Vision self-insurance benefit of $750 a year (per person) to be used over the length of the contract. This coverage is provided to the employee, Spouse and dependent children who are covered under the AISD Health Insurance Plan. This benefit expires at the termination of the contract. Benefits are for each covered family member separately – unused benefits from one family member cannot be used by another family member.
All Claims for vision must be submitted to the School’s Insurance carrier and the unpaid portion may then be claimed from the School by submitting an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the Insurance carrier showing the unpaid balance.
Disability
Provided
Other
Laptop Allowance: $1500 as part of the Bring Your Own Device program to purchase an Apple laptop.
Retirement
U.S. Citizens: The school will contribute 10% of the Employee’s base salary, on a monthly basis, into the schools’ 401K AISD Retirement Plan conditional on the employee also making a minimum monthly contribution of 3% or more (up to the IRS limits), of their base salary into that same plan. If the Employee contributes less than 3%, they are not eligible to receive the 10% contribution.
Non-U.S. Citizens: The school will contribute 10% of the Employee’s base salary, on a monthly basis, to the Employee for their retirement. The Employee is responsible to set up their own retirement program.
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