Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers the IB’s MYP and DP programmes. We receive annual grants and sponsorship from the US State Department.
Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2015–16. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan. We currently enroll 780 students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language. All of our students are growing into multilingual global citizens. The elementary school currently enrolls 300 learners from PK4 to Grade 5, and there are 30 full or part time teachers. The elementary program includes 20 teaching assistants, and a Student Support / ELL Team of five professional teachers.
Upper Elementary Classroom
KAS elementary school is seeking a dynamic, caring, knowledgeable upper elementary teacher. Three years of teaching experience in a US-curriculum program and an elementary teaching license are required. PYP or inquiry based approach to teaching, tech confidence, a willingness to participate in the school’s ASA program, and a commitment to excellence in a student-centered school are preferred.
Desired qualifications also include experience in Reader’s and Writer’s workshop, phonics and a concept-based math program, supporting inclusionary RTI practices, PLC collaborative work (Dufour), and Inquiry or PBL unit planning.
We recruit and retain teachers with a flexible “can do” approach to teaching, a sense of humor, and a desire to contribute to school improvement as a team player. We have a strong commitment to professional development which aligns with schoolwide and personal learning goals.
Preferred Qualifications Include:

• A demonstrated ability to lead high levels of student learning.
• Effective communication skills and an aptitude for building and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Recent literacy, phonics and/or learning support experience and training.
• Has life experiences that demonstrate, among other things, a growth mindset, versatility, adaptability and resilience.
• Strong understanding and respect for a diversity of cultures and the needs of English language learners. ELL training is a plus.
• A commitment to engaging in a diverse professional community that is growing in its DEIJ principles and practices.

KAS is Committed to Child Safeguarding

• KAS conducts rigorous background and reference checks on all candidates
• Employees and volunteers at KAS receive training to recognize signs of abuse and neglect and are required to report suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect.
• Our child protection response team uses a team-based approach to respond to each reported incident in accordance with Taiwanese law and international best practices.
• KAS is committed to supporting and recognizing the identities of all students. We foster an environment free of discrimination and other forms of identity-based harm.

Kaohsiung American School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and holds memberships in the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), AAIE, CIS, AISA and other regional and global school associations.