WORK AT ASD
Depending on student enrollment and funding.
(depending on funding and student enrollment)
Selection Criteria:
● U.S. or International Teaching License preferred.
● Background in Early Childhood Education required.
● Knowledge of AERO Standards.
● Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
● Fluency in written and spoken English required.
● Facility in French language preferred.
● Child Protection clearance.
● Previous experience living in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
● teach reading, writing, phonics, math, science, social studies and social skills to 1st grade students.
● plan and deliver lessons based on learning standards.
● maintain accurate records.
● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students and parents.
● communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● plan special projects and events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans throughout the year.
● Teach Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math, Science, Social Studies and social skills to children in 1st grade.
● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria.
● Conduct shared inquiry discussions with students using Junior Great Books materials.
● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in Plus Portal.
● Complete and submit grades and comments on Progress Reports quarterly and on Report Cards at the end of each semester.
● Administer MAP (Measure of Academic Progress in Math, English and Science) Assessment three times over the course of the academic year.
● Analyze, apply and explain MAP assessment data to parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping.
● Order and maintain inventory of 1st grade materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Parent Orientation event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize rubrics in 1st grade.
● Contribute to the school’s Weekly Updates in Instruction.
● Contribute to and update the school’s Monthly Unit Plans.
● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions.
● Attend training in Early Childhood Education, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshop on Early Childhood Education outside of school hours.
● Lead and facilitate an After School Activity of one’s own interest.
● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day field trips with other primary school teachers.
● Perform other duties as requested by the Director.
Application: Submit letter of application and CV to the HR Officer at careers@asddouala.com by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 COB. Include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework.
(depending on funding and student enrollment)
Selection Criteria:
● U.S. or International Teaching License preferred.
● Background in primary school education required.
● Knowledge of AERO Standards.
● Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
● Fluency in written and spoken English required.
● Facility in French language preferred.
● Child Protection clearance.
● Previous experience living in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
● teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies and social skills to 3rd grade students.
● plan and deliver lessons based on learning standards.
● maintain accurate records.
● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students and parents.
● communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● plan special projects and events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans throughout the year.
● Teach Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and social skills to children in 3rd grade.
● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria.
● Conduct shared inquiry discussions with students using Junior Great Books materials.
● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in Plus Portal.
● Submit grades and comments on Progress Reports quarterly and on Report Cards at the end of each semester.
● Administer MAP (Measure of Academic Progress in Math, English and Science) Assessment three times over the course of the academic year.
● Analyze, apply and explain MAP assessment data to parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping.
● Order and maintain inventory of 3rd grade materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Parent Orientation event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize rubrics in 3rd grade.
● Contribute to the school’s Weekly Updates in Instruction.
● Contribute to and update the school’s Monthly Unit Plans.
● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions.
● Attend training in primary school instruction, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshop on 3rd grade learning targets outside of school hours.
● Lead and facilitate an After School Activity of one’s interest.
● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day field trips with other primary school teachers.
● Perform other duties as requested by the Director.
Application: Submit letter of application and CV to the HR Officer at careers@asddouala.com by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 COB. Include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework.
(depending on funding and student enrollment)
Selection Criteria:
● U.S. or International Teaching License preferred.
● Background in primary school education required.
● Knowledge of AERO Standards.
● Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
● Fluency in written and spoken English required.
● Facility in French language preferred.
● Child Protection clearance.
● Previous experience living in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
● teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies and social skills to 4th Grade students.
● plan and deliver lessons based on learning standards.
● maintain accurate records.
● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students and parents.
● communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● plan special projects and events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans throughout the year.
● Teach Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and social skills to children in 4th grade.
● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria.
● Conduct shared inquiry discussions with students using Junior Great Books materials.
● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in Plus Portal.
● Submit grades and comments on quarterly Progress Reports quarterly and on semester Report Cards.
● Administer MAP (Measure of Academic Progress in Math, English and Science) Assessment three times over the course of the academic year.
● Analyze, apply and explain MAP assessment data to parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping.
● Order and maintain inventory of 4th grade materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Parent Orientation event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize rubrics in 4th grade.
● Contribute to the school’s Weekly Updates in Instruction.
● Contribute to and update the school’s Monthly Unit Plans.
● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions.
● Attend training in primary school instruction, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshops on 4th grade learning targets outside of school hours.
● Lead and facilitate an After School Activity of one’s interest.
● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day field trips with other primary school teachers.
● Perform other duties as directed by the Director.
Application: Submit letter of application and CV to the HR Officer at careers@asddouala.com by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 COB. Include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework.
Selection Criteria:
● U.S. or International Teaching License in English, preferred.
● Degree or coursework in English.
● Full-Time English teaching experience.
● Experience teaching Advanced Placement English courses (at H.S. level), preferred.
● Knowledge of AERO Standards in English Language Arts.
● Fluency in written and spoken English required.
● Facility in French language preferred.
● Child protection clearance.
● Previous experience living in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
▪ showcase English literacy projects throughout the school.
● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students.
● teach English and English literature to grades 9-12.
● communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● plan special school-wide projects and events involving English Language Arts.
● seek and develop partnerships with outside agencies/resources to enhance the authenticity of the English curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans through the year.
● Teach English – particularly applied learning projects — to students in grades 9-12.
● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria.
● Conduct shared inquiry discussions with students using Great Books materials.
● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in Plus Portal.
● Complete and submit grades and comments on quarterly Progress Reports and on semester Report Cards.
● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping in English Language Arts.
● Order and maintain inventory of English materials and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Parent Orientation event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize English Language Arts rubrics.
● Contribute to the school’s Weekly Updates in Instruction.
● Contribute to and update the school’s Monthly Unit Plans.
● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions.
● Attend training on English Language Arts instruction, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshop in English Language Arts Learning Targets outside of school hours.
● Lead an After School Activity of one’s interest for students.
● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day and overnight field trips with other colleagues.
● Perform other duties as directed by the Director.
Application: Submit letter of application and CV to the HR Officer at careers@asddouala.com by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 COB. Include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework.
Selection Criteria:
● U.S. or International Teaching License in Social Studies, preferred.
● Degree or coursework in Social Studies or History.
● Full-time Social Studies or History teaching experience.
● Knowledge of AERO Standards in Social Studies.
● Fluency in written and spoken English required.
● Facility in French language preferred.
● Child protection clearance.
● Previous experience living in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
● Flexibility and sense of humor a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
▪ showcase social studies projects throughout the school.
● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students.
● teach social studies to grades 6-12.
● communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● align Social Studies units of study.
● plan special school-wide projects and events.
● seek and develop partnerships with outside agencies/resources to enhance the authenticity of the social studies curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans through the year.
● Teach social studies – particularly applied learning activities — to students in grades 6-9.
● Focus efforts on project-based learning with rubrics for grades 6-9.
● Invite and coordinate visits by special speakers and visitors.
● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria.
● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in Plus Portal.
● Submit grades and comments on Progress Reports quarterly and on Report Cards at the end of each semester.
● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping in Social Studies.
● Order and maintain inventory of Social Studies materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Parent Orientation event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize rubrics.
● Contribute to the school’s Weekly Updates in Instruction.
● Contribute to and update the school’s Monthly Unit Plans.
● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions.
● Attend training on social studies instruction, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshop on Social Studies learning targets outside of school hours.
● Lead an After School Activity of one’s interest for students.
● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day or overnight field trips with colleagues.
● Perform other duties as directed by the Director.
Application: Submit letter of application and CV to the HR Officer at careers@asddouala.com by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 COB. Include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework.
The American School of Douala (ASD), founded in 1978, is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian, nonprofit day school. ASD provides an English language educational program following an American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12.
We are an international community of learners who are acquiring the skills needed to positively impact a rapidly changing world. We provide a supportive, multi-cultural environment with a high standard American curriculum that encourages students to reach their maximum potential.
Courier Address: American School of Douala, 771 Avenue de L’independence
B.P. 1909 Douala – Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa
