Lower Elementary Teacher

Hiring category: International, Saudi / GCC National & Dependent Lower Elementary Teacher ISG Jubail (JUB) February 23, 2026 Position Description Location Al Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia School / Site ISG Jubail Division / Department Elementary Position Type Teacher Subject / Stages 191 days @ 8 hours per day Position status Full time Salary code Teacher Eligible Applicants International, Saudi / GCC National & Dependent Position start date As Soon As Possible Application deadline Until filled Reports To Kristin Kappelmann, Principal Requisition Number 05-2627-044 SUMMARY ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Lower Elementary School teacher with a passion for providing students agency in their own learning. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to become conscientious and compassionate thinkers and global citizens. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible program that encompasses interdisciplinary connections, literacy, and authentic/relevant learning experiences. ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the homeroom. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action. JOB DUTIES The successful candidate will be able to effectively: - Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people ( child protection ). - Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action. - Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner. - Commit to continual professional learning. - Plan meaningful assessment opportunities. - Drive learning through assessment and feedback. - Reflect on assessment goals and targets. - Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities. - Know and respond to the needs of all students. - Promote agency and innovation in the learning process. - Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community. - Exhibit effective and positive classroom management. - Contribute to student growth and collaboration. - Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ISG Jubail community. - Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions. - Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom. With regards to the specific role, the successful candidate will be able to effectively: - Inspire students to engage and lead in a diverse global community. - Create an environment where students passionately exercise agency. - Be a champion for elementary students, elementary school learning, and the elementary school program. - Contribute to the creation and revision of the written curriculum. - Share interests and passions with students through an after-school program. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE The candidate must have: Qualifications - Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (Master's preferred). - Valid teaching certification/licensure. Knowledge - Knowledge of effective classroom teaching practice. - Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS The ideal candidate will have: Experience - Teaching at lower elementary level in an international context. - Leading and inspiring elementary school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders. - Organizing student projects and performance tasks. - Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles. - Implementing Reading and Writing Project. - Teaching mathematics conceptually with an emphasis on multiple representations. - Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues. - Leading groups of students and faculty. Skills - Positive and compassionate outlook. - Open-mindedness and flexibility. - A proactive approach and ability to take initiative. - Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred); Valid teaching certification/licensure; Experience teaching lower elementary in an international context; Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.

Demonstrate commitment to safety; collaborate to meet mission; communicate professionally; commit to ongoing professional learning; plan meaningful assessment opportunities; drive learning through assessment and feedback; reflect on assessment goals; plan and deliver meaningful learning opportunities; know and respond to the needs of all students; promote agency and innovation; foster compassion and build relationships within the ISG community; maintain effective classroom management; contribute to student growth and collaboration; contribute to after-school activities and wider ISG Jubail community; assess and report on student achievement and dispositions; espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom; inspire students to engage and lead in a diverse global community; create an environment where students exercise agency; champion elementary school learning; contribute to curriculum development; lead after-school programs.