Singapore American School
Job Description FACULTY Elementary School

Elementary School Deputy Principal Elementary School Principal
SAS is committed to providing each student with an exemplary American education.

We are seeking faculty and staff who wish to collaborate, innovate, and make a positive difference within the SAS community.
Position Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree with a valid teaching credential in content area and/or for position applying for
● Two to five years of current teaching experience in the specific grade level or subject areas for posted position in a Western educational environment (Preschool through Grade 12)
● Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities (Preschool through Grade 12)
● Focused instruction and assessment on student learning
The Early Learning Center at Singapore American School is inspired by the early childhood educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia. A qualification with an early childhood focus, experience in the Reggio Emilia approach, an understanding of inquiry practices and project-based learning, is an advantage.
Competencies and Personal Attributes
Communication
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● An ability to represent SAS with students, parents, staff, and the broader school
community in a professional manner
Content Knowledge
● A demonstrated ability to support the analysis of data for instructional
adjustments, and to co-create systemic implementation of research based
instructional practices.
● Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self analysis of actions,
participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research,
participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs.
Collaboration
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Singapore American School Job Description FACULTY Elementary School
● Proven ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, parents and internal colleagues
● Demonstrated positive interaction with students in various capacities and an ability to motivate and engage students.
● An ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and work positively as a member of a professional learning community.
Critical Thinking
● Familiarity with methods for integrating technology into the curriculum such as project
based learning, flipped classroom, blended learning, digital portfolios and other forms
of assessment.
● Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Creativity
● An ability to create plans and schedule experiential learning opportunities that align
with the curriculum outcomes. Character
● Models SAS Core Values (Compassion, Honesty, Fairness, Responsibility, Respect)
● Proven ability to work well autonomously and as part of a Professional Learning
Community
● Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and
development
● Exhibit a positive attitude toward feedback and constructive criticism
Cultural Competence
● Experience working in a diverse, goal oriented, and deadline driven environment
Specific Responsibilities
● Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
● Effectively teach the curriculum
● Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning
styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
● Individualize the content when necessary to meet each student’s learning needs.
● Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations for all students at all times.
● Accurately and regularly assess student progress
● Continuously monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals
and strategies to meet students’ needs
● Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress and attendance and
classroom supplies and materials
● Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and
meaningful communication about student progress
● Be available to parents and students during the outside of school hours
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Singapore American School Job Description FACULTY Elementary School
● Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities.
● Interact cooperatively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
● Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
● Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending
professional meetings and conferences
● Employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance
instruction.
● Remain proficient in school related technologies
● Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend
learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of
clubs, events, or community service projects, etc)
Other Responsibilities
● Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
● Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
● Model the ‘Core Values’ in your interactions with the school community
● Liaise with the Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals

Singapore American School Job Description FACULTY Elementary School
● Integrates technology in innovative ways in daily instruction
● Plans and delivers engaging and purposeful classroom units using Understanding by
Design
● Actively strives for self improvement as a life-long learner

Terms of Employment
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the SAS approved compensation plan for Teachers.

Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.