Short Term-Elementary English Teacher

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic temporary English Teacher to join our Elementary School faculty from August 11 through October 17, 2025. This position is to cover a planned leave of absence.

Elementary School (PYP) Teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing learning resources and the classroom learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children according to age, ability, and aptitude. They assess and record progress and prepare students for middle school. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. PYP Teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

The Elementary English teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve; they must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.

The position involves teaching through inquiry-based learning according to the PYP framework, ensuring foundational skill acquisition, and collaborating extensively with English, French, German, and Chinese teachers. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.

Typical work activities include:

• Teaching all areas of the Elementary School curriculum as designated
• Following the guidelines and mission of Silicon Valley International School (INTL) and the International Baccalaureate PYP Programme
• Taking responsibility for the progress of one or two classes of Elementary School students at a grade level
• Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
• Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within their class
• Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations/engagements and respectful interactions
• Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline
• Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development
• Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences and other (often less formal) meetings, and report cards
• Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
• Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Taking part in school events and activities that can be run on weekends or evenings
• Planning and participating in field trips
• Monitoring recess/lunch
• Other duties as required to perform the job

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Child Development
• Experience teaching at K-5 grade level, preferably in a language immersion program
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching elementary school children
• Experience with the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) preferred
• Native English speaker

Compensation and benefits

Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2025-26 school year is $79,903 [ for candidates with a BA at Step 3], up to $123,672 [ for an individual holding a Ph.D. at Step 23].

We’d Love to Hear From You!

If this sounds like the perfect career for you, we’d love to hear from you! Along with your resume, please include a thoughtfully written letter of interest. We will give priority to candidates who submit a cover letter. We appreciate your understanding that we prefer no phone calls, recruiting agencies, or walk-ins.

Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes merit-based employment decisions. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.