Career Opportunities

Stamford American International School welcomes applications from qualified, experienced teachers looking for an international,, vibrant, challenging and rewarding teaching environment. Teaching candidates are evaluated on four key areas: high-quality teaching practice, contribution to learning area and curriculum development, relationships with students, staff and parents, and contribution to the whole school.

Stamford American International School invites applications from interested and fully-qualified individuals for the following open position(s). To be considered for the open position(s), the duly completed Job Application form (download here), a copy of your resume and all relevant educational certificates and transcripts/mark sheets must be submitted to careers@sais.edu.sg.

If you are interested in working at Stamford American International School, but can’t find a suitable job opportunity listed online, please submit your application to careers@sais.edu.sg and we will keep your application active in our database for a future relevant opening.

Testimonials

The best thing about Stamford is its pledge to inspire our students to achieve their very best in all that they do. This pledge enables students to reach their personal goals to ultimately create their unique futures. Whether their best is in the classroom, the lab, on the pitch, the stage, or in the pool Stamford students have the opportunity to discover and develop their strengths and skills so that they are fully prepared for the future. I see students embracing these opportunities every day and hear about the beautiful journeys many students have taken after Stamford, making each day meaningful and valuable.

Jules Nicholson

Head of Secondary Drama and Performance

I love to catch the corridor conversations between the teachers and students, especially in Early Years and Elementary School. The occasional chiding and the repartee coming from the students put a smile on my face and remind me that we are molding them for the future.

Desmond Ng

Head, IT Operations & Business Partnering

What I love most about working at Stamford American is the diverse team I work with. Everyone is supportive of each other and we have a strong leader. We all bring our different strengths to the team and very importantly, we have fun working together.

Grace La

School Nurse

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities, Athletics and CCA

The Director of Athletics and CCA is responsible for leading and elevating the SAIS sports and co-curricular programs, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision for holistic student development. This role encompasses strategic leadership, program oversight, and relationship management to provide exceptional athletic and co-curricular experiences for students from Pre-K to Grade 12.

This role is ideal for a visionary leader eager to contribute to a world-class school environment that prioritizes student development, community spirit, and educational excellence.

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Head of Aquatics, Athletics & CCA

SAIS seeks a visionary Head of Aquatics to lead its competitive swim program and oversee the entire SAIS Swim Program. This dynamic role requires collaboration with the CCA/Athletic Director and PE Department Heads to integrate the swim program seamlessly with SAIS’s broader sports and academic initiatives. The Head of Aquatics is responsible for the strategic planning, delivery, and management of all aquatic activities.

SAIS features two 8-lane competition pools equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic timing system. The school’s established and successful swim programs include both competitive swimming and a large Learn-To-Swim (LTS) program running throughout the week and on weekends. The Head of Aquatics will manage all aquatics personnel, ensuring effective coordination and a comprehensive schedule that supports diverse age groups and skill levels. This leader will actively contribute to developing students’ swimming skills across a wide age and ability range, while also advancing the professional development and certification of the Aquatics Team and PE staff.

In this primarily managerial role, the Head of Aquatics will also engage in direct coaching and collaborate with Athletics/CCA office staff to drive the program’s success.

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Head of Marketing & Communications, Admissions & MarComms

The Head of Marketing & Communications will be an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated individual responsible for driving the marketing and communications strategy across all areas of the school. Branding and positioning of the school within the increasingly competitive landscape of Singapore will be a key focus moving forward. The successful candidate will be expected to develop long-term strategic goals, foster collaborative relationships both within and outside of the school, and continue to showcase Stamford American International School (SAIS) as a world-class school to the local and international community. Reporting directly to the Director of Admission & Marketing, the successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of the whole school and will play a vital role in its ongoing success.

The Head of Marketing & Communications will be a member of the Operations Leadership Team, reflecting the position’s importance and enabling the brand to permeate across functions.

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Head of Community Engagement, Community Engagement

Reporting to the Managing Director – Operations, the Head of Community Engagement is responsible for providing an exceptional community and customer experience that drives retention of students and increased advocacy of the school. The position is the link between the school and the community where we build trust, support, and open dialogue between community members and the school.

The Head of Community Engagement shares our company’s vision & objective while providing customer service excellence for the community.

They will provide a platform to ‘delight’ our school community through exceptional customer engagement and experience through efficient processes and diverse opportunities to continue to promote advocacy for the school.

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TEACHING POSITIONS

Teacher, Early Years

The role of the Early Years Teacher (PreNursery – KG2) is essentially to build and maintain a successful Early Years Age 18 months – 6 year old) program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP programs.

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Teacher (Art), Elementary

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the PYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the Massachusetts Visual Art standards.

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Teacher (Bilingual), Elementary

The role of the Bilingual Elementary Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful Bilingual Elementary program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP.

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Teacher (Homeroom), Elementary

The role of the Teacher (Homeroom), Elementary is essentially to build and maintain a successful Elementary program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP.

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Teacher (Elementary), EAL

We are looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher with previous teaching experience in international education to join our team of high-quality professionals. The role of the EAL Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes; providing support for students with English language needs (beginning to intermediate), preparing EAL students to independently access our curriculum in English, to provide grade level and/or teacher training, to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the grade level homeroom teachers.

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Teacher (High School), EAL

Stamford is looking for a highly qualified English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher with previous experience in international education to join our expanding team of high-quality professionals.

The role of the EAL Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful EAL Program which includes providing support for students with English language needs and preparing EAL students for accessing our curriculum in English.

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Teacher (English), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs
To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs
To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions
To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (Humanities), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (Mathematics), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (Physics), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Please click here for the full job description.

Teacher (Spanish), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (Visual Arts), High School

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs To support students’ holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (Design), Middle School

To collaboratively plan, organize and implement an appropriate learning program in the context of an IBO World School serving a dynamic and diverse community.

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Teacher (Drama), Middle School

The role of the Middle School Drama Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful Drama program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate MYP Program. The drama teacher needs to have knowledge and experience in a variety of drama techniques and approaches including devising, script work and journaling. The drama teacher will also be expected to be actively involved in school productions, which will require some after school and occasional weekend rehearsals.

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Teacher (Science), Middle School

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the New Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Teacher (Music), Middle School

The role of the Music Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful general music program within the school. This includes teaching practical instrumental skills, music theory and aural development to students age 11 through 14, and importantly developing learning through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Performance of music skills by students is a key outcome, including musicianship and composition.

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Teacher (G6&7 Language Acquisition), PCS

The Preparatory Course for Secondary (PCS) is an initiative at Stamford for non-native English speakers entering into Grades 6&7 (Ages 11-14); The curriculum is developed by the PCS Curriculum Committee and based on the  MYP Criteria.  The PCS is offered in 20-week sessions and intends to provide an intensive, immersive, academic English language experience for students.  Teachers will be expected to teach targeted English acquisition skills (Grammar, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). 

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a targeted pedagogical and social-emotional approach

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

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Teacher (G6&7 Language and Literature and Social Studies), PCS

To meet the school’s mission and vision through the design and delivery of the Preparatory Course for Secondary (PCS) program, an initiative at Stamford for non-native English speakers entering into Grades 6&7 (Ages 11-14). The PCS program is offered in 20-week sessions and intends to provide students with an intensive, immersive, academic English language experience based on the MYP Criteria through Language & literature, and Social studies.

To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs

To support students’ holistic development through a targeted pedagogical and social-emotional approach

To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Please click here for the full job description.

Academic Support Teacher (Elementary), SSD

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified Academic Support Teacher with previous experience in delivering individualized intervention to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals. Utilizing a MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Model, the primary role of the Academic Support Teacher is to provide Tier 2 intervention directly to students as well as consult with teachers to promote students success in the classroom.

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Special Education Teacher (Secondary), SSD

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified Special Education Teacher with previous experience in delivering individualized intervention to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals. Utilizing a MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Model, the primary role of the Special Education Teacher is to provide Tier 3/intensive intervention directly to students as well as design individualized education for students that require increased support, curricular modification, and explicit instruction.

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OTHER TEACHING POSITIONS

Digital Learning Coordinator (Secondary), Teaching & Learning

The key objective of the Digital Learning Lead is to drive the integration of technology into the curriculum, enhancing student learning through the strategic use of digital tools, including AI and adaptive learning technologies. The role involves collaborating with teachers to design innovative learning experiences, providing professional learning, and ensuring that technology is used effectively, ethically, and inclusively to support academic goals and foster digital literacy across the school.

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Secondary Librarian

The School Librarian will support Stamford’s Middle School, High School, and Preparatory Course of Secondary (PCS) students and faculty. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of reading and learning while equipping students with essential research, information literacy, and digital skills needed for success in rigorous academic programs, including IB and AP.

This librarian will collaborate with faculty to enhance students’ academic experiences, support teachers in developing skills and knowledge for teaching these literacies, and foster an inclusive, welcoming library environment.

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Instrumental Music Teacher

The role of our Instrumental Music Teachers is to build and maintain a successful music program within the school. This includes teaching instrumental techniques, performance skills, music theory and musical awareness to students ages 3 through 18. Staff are expected to work in conjunction with curriculum staff teaching the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP, DP, AP and BTEC programs as well as support the school’s Music Ensemble Program.

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School Counselor (Secondary), SSD

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified school counsellor to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. This position implements a comprehensive school counselling program which utilizes a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model by serving as a student advocate and working collaboratively to foster students’ academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing.

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Speech and Language Therapist, SSD

The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified, licensed Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) with previous experience in school-based therapy to join our expanding team of multi-disciplinary professionals. Utilizing a MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Model, the primary role of the SLT is to provide a range of interventions and consultation to the school community to increase students’ speech and language development across all learning environments.

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Relief Teacher, Early Years

The role of the Early Years Relief Teacher (Prenursery – KG2) is essentially to build and maintain a successful Early Years Age 18 months – 6 year old) program within the school by following the lesson plan provided by the Homeroom Teacher.

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Relief Teacher, Middle School

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards.

Please click here for the full job description.

Relief Teacher, High School

To meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program. To engage students from over 70 national and linguistic backgrounds in the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards.

Please click here for the full job description.

Relief Teaching Assistant, Early Years

The role of the Relief Teaching Assistant is essentially to assist the Teachers in the delivery of the education program within the classroom and support the activities within and outside the classroom to ensure students are safe, happy and learning in a positive and nurturing environment. A Relief Teaching Assistant does not have set or scheduled hours as they are contacted by the relief coordinator when a permanent member of staff is off work.

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Relief Teaching Assistant, Elementary

The role of the Teacher Assistant is essentially to assist the Teachers in the delivery of the education program within the classroom and support the activities within and outside the classroom to ensure students are safe, happy and learning in a positive and nurturing environment.

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NON-TEACHING POSITIONS

Proctor

The integrity of the exam process is fundamental to any educational program because it provides a supervised check of the student’s knowledge and capability. The school therefore requires that prospective proctors understand their responsibilities and agree to ensure that integrity.

The Proctor is responsible for administering the various school testing as assigned. This person must be committed to be available for assignment during the two-three main school wide MAP testing period, September, Jan-Feb and April-May, and other school testing/exam assignments as required.When an individual is accepted as a proctor, they represent the school and are accountable to the testing/examination process.

The Proctor should be comfortable with different age ranges of children and be able to maintain discipline in a class.

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School Nurse

  • To provide medical support for all activities conducted by the School.
  • To ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, staff and visitors to the premises through attendance to school safety concerns, allergy and disease control, medical records and maintenance, first aid and emergency procedures

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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

The role of Senior Infrastructure Engineer is to manage and support the whole infrastructure (network, server farm, IP telephony, wireless, security, cloud and special services) of Stamford American International School (SAIS). The role will work closely with the appointed System Integrator on infrastructure planning, managed services and lifecycle management. For the preparation of tender specs that involves in technical evaluation, this will require close collaboration with the Regional & Group IT. Researches, reviews and identifies technological opportunities to support the businesses of SAIS.

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