Elementary School Teacher at NIVA American International School in Ho Chi Minh City

NIVA American International School is seeking an exceptional Elementary School Teacher to join its faculty on a full-time basis. This is a rigorous, rewarding role for an experienced educator committed to building strong academic foundations that set students up for success through high school, AP coursework, and university admission.

Job Description

The Elementary School Teacher will deliver instruction across core subject areas at the elementary level. Depending on assignment, courses may include:

• English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading
• Mathematics and Science
• Social Studies

Key classroom and professional responsibilities include:

• Strategically planning and delivering engaging, standards-aligned lessons that promote active learning and student curiosity
• Managing and monitoring students to ensure their safety, well-being, and holistic development — social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and character-based
• Implementing varied teaching strategies to nurture creativity and enthusiasm in the learning process
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, including grade books and portfolios
• Collaborating with school leadership to ensure learning goals are consistently achieved
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians regarding academic progress and overall student development
• Attending all required training sessions, seminars, school activities, and staff meetings
• Fulfilling administrative duties related to teaching as required

The standard workload is approximately 24 teaching periods per week (45-minute periods), along with homeroom supervision and classroom management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Language: American English proficiency is required, demonstrated through interview; candidates must model and teach accurate pronunciation to students and communicate effectively in an academic English environment
• Experience: Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience; prior experience in an American curriculum or U.S.-accredited school setting is advantageous
• Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and MAP/NWEA data analysis skills to design and implement targeted instructional interventions
• Certification: A degree in Education or a related field is required; a valid teaching license is preferred. Applicants from other degree backgrounds may be considered with substantial teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to a long-term career in education. All candidates must be willing to obtain a Thai or internationally recognised teaching qualification to satisfy Thai Teaching License requirements
• Willingness to complete a teaching demonstration if requested
• Commitment to NIVA’s child safeguarding standards and readiness to undergo rigorous background checks

Benefits

NIVA American International School offers a professional working environment within an American-curriculum international school setting. Specific compensation and benefits details will be discussed during the hiring process.

About NIVA

NIVA American International School holds itself to a high academic standard across all grade levels. Elementary instruction at NIVA is purposefully designed to lay the groundwork for a demanding secondary programme — including an AP curriculum in high school — and to position students for competitive university admission. Teachers here are expected to be disciplined, data-informed professionals who understand that what happens in the elementary classroom has long-lasting academic consequences.