Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Raffles American School (RAS) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative ELL teacher to join our Middle & High School team in academic year 2026.

Position Overview

Raffles American School Bangkok is seeking passionate, student-centered teachers to join our dynamic international school community. Teachers at RAS are expected to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that foster student autonomy, adaptability, and lifelong learning. Our educators are leaders, collaborators, curriculum developers, and continuous learners—dedicated to building positive relationships and promoting an inclusive environment.

Job Summary

Teachers at Raffles American School Bangkok are expected to:

• Engage students and prepare them to become autonomous learners able to adapt and thrive.

• Act as school leaders within their sphere of influence, supporting student growth and empowerment rather than hierarchical control.

• Collaborate respectfully with peers, contributing to school improvement and modeling an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

• Pursue continuous learning for personal and professional development, sharing knowledge with students and colleagues.

• Develop curriculum that is responsive to the needs and strengths of students, leading curricular improvements.

• Promote inclusion, believing all students can learn and striving for maximum inclusion in all classroom activities.

• Teachers work from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm during regular school days, with typical weekly expectations including approximately 18 teaching hours, 5 break hours, 7 planning hours, 4 meeting/training hours, and 6 duty hours.

Specific Responsibilities

• Uphold school policies and procedures; maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.

• Plan and deliver quality lessons, differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.

• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.

• Communicate professionally with supervisors, parents, and students.

• Model professional conduct in appearance, behavior, and punctuality.

• Engage in professional development and stay current in relevant subject areas.

• Support student wellbeing, collaborating with the Student Support Team as needed.

• Foster parent involvement in their children’s education.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fluent spoken and written English to collaborate effectively with the RAS community.

• Teaching license eligible for full-time, permanent position at a US public school for the applicable subject/content and age level.

• Licenses from other countries may be accepted if a US state offers reciprocity (including England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Gibraltar, New Zealand, USA).

• Professional conduct and commitment to school standards.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for teaching and student wellbeing.

• Ability to motivate and engage students of varying skill levels.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Positive, energetic, and professional approach to teaching in an international environment.

• Commitment to inclusion and differentiated instruction.

We offer competitive salaries, with fully qualified and licensed teachers for full-time teacher roles. There is no additional housing stipend. Candidates will be reimbursed for their flight to Thailand and provided round-trip airfare to their home country at the end of each contract (overseas applicants only). Visa and work-permit expenses will be reimbursed by RAS. Medical, accident, disability, and life insurance are also provided.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.