MYP/DP Spanish

IB Spanish Teacher 

There are two vacancies for MYP/DP Spanish that will span both middle and high school. The teachers will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing developmentally appropriate instruction within the International Baccalaureate framework. An ideal candidate will have at least five years of teaching experience and a teaching license. KAS offers the MYP and DP programmes in the high school, so IB experience is also preferable. Our MYP Spanish program prepares students for the DP Spanish B or Spanish Ab Initio courses. 

We look for faculty members with a learning mindset, "can do" approach to teaching and learning, a sense of humor, and a desire to contribute to school improvement as a team player. Additionally, our team is seeking faculty who share a commitment to engaging in a diverse professional community that is growing in its DEIJ principles and practices. 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. 
• An aptitude for building and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. 
• Knowledge and experience with curriculum development within the IB MYP framework. 
• Experience leading an advisory class or involvement in pastoral care, with a focus on student well-being, mentorship, and personal development. 
• Participate in or lead extracurricular activities related to Spanish language and culture, such as conversation clubs, cultural events, or Spanish-language film and literature discussions Recent IB MYP/DP training and current high school teaching certification. 
• Strong understanding and respect for a diversity of cultures and the needs of language learners. 
• Has life experiences that demonstrate, among other things, a growth mindset, versatility, adaptability and resilience. 
• Effective communication skills utilizing a variety of mediums and techniques.

About KAS: 

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 Department of State.

Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2015/2016. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan. We currently enroll 790 students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language. Every year, 65–85% of our students are full IB Diploma candidates, and almost all other students will take certificates in one or more subject areas. All our students are multilingual learners.

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 (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. KAS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and offers the IB's MYP and DP programmes. We hold memberships in the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), AAIE, CIS, AISA and other regional and global school associations. Our modern campus includes certified LEED Gold and Silver facilities.