Working At AIS

The American International School is a place where educators lead with confidence and teach with purpose. Grounded in our Core Values of Justice, Knowledge, and Love, we foster a collaborative, inclusive community that empowers both students and teachers to grow, serve, and make a difference — locally and globally.

WE ARE

Professional

Our faculty are passionate educators, excited in their professional pursuit of exceptional teaching and learning, continuously seeking ways to create a dynamic learning environment where the joy of learning, achievement, and success is evident and celebrated. AIS benefits from a range of teaching styles and approaches that are progressive, student-centered, and reflective of international best practice.

we are

Collaborative

Our faculty are collegial, supportive, and eager to share. At AIS, we expect our teachers to be life-long learners eager to embrace opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. Technology in particular, is a central component of our educational program where all teachers are required to be highly effective in their use of technology.

we are

Dedicated

Beyond the classroom, our faculty willingly devote their time and energy to a variety of roles and responsibilities expected in a high-quality school. Continuously looking for ways to help students achieve their potential, teachers at AIS play important roles in extracurricular activities, such as coaching varsity sports teams and chaperoning school trips.

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Connected

We are truly proud of our strong reputation for being a warm, friendly, and family-orientated school. As educators, we believe in building positive relationships with our parents and value the strong sense of partnership that exists between home and school to benefit our students.

The American International School is committed to the safety and protection of children. All faculty and staff are expected to comply with our child safeguarding expectations.

AIS is committed to ensuring that all individuals who are employed by AIS and whose duties include direct contact with children are required to undergo background screening prior to direct contact with children. To ensure all current and potential employees are safe to work with children, AIS follows the following procedures:

Advertisements for vacancies clearly state that safeguarding policies and procedures are enforced at AIS and that background screenings are required as part of the recruitment process.
Criminal background checks for newly hired employees that cover, at a minimum, the last five years of employment.
A minimum of two professional references shall be required, at least one of which will be a verbal reference check.
All AIS employees must annually review, sign, and adhere to the AIS Adult and Student Boundaries: Code of Conduct.

Our Commitment to safeguarding at ais

AIS Current Openings

Inspire Excellence. Lead with Confidence.

Fully qualified teachers with at least 2 years of full-time classroom experience who are interested in joining our team are invited to submit an application when positions are available. Please state the position title in your application and include the following in a single PDF file:

A letter of introduction (1 page maximum)
A current resume (2 page maximum)
Copies of degree certificates, transcripts and teaching credentials
Contact details for at least three references, including your most recent supervisor
Any additional open reference letters (optional, 3 maximum)

Submit AN application

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates applying for teaching assistant roles do not need to be qualified teachers or have previous experience, but must have a bachelors degree or higher.
All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Elementary School

Interested and fully qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, which will inform Dr. Aaron Baumgartner, AIS Elementary School Principal of your interest.

All positions have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.

Middle School

Interested and fully qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, which will inform Ms. Jennifer Bertram, AIS Middle School Principal of your interest.

All positions have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.

High School

Interested and fully qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, which will inform Mr. Andy Ris, AIS High School Principal of your interest.

All positions have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.

Leadership

Interested and fully qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, which will inform Ms. Anita Simpson, AIS Head of School of your interest.

All positions have been filled for the 2026-2027 school year.

Support Staff

Interested and fully qualified candidates are invited to submit an application to the AIS Human Resources (HR) Department. Please upload your full resume with your current and expected salary in your application.

Tech Support Lead

Supply Teaching

Interested teachers wishing to be placed on the school’s Supply List are invited to submit their applications to Ms. Floris Lai, Leadership Assistant.

Supply teachers must hold a valid Hong Kong ID Card (HKID). Please also indicate in your application if you prefer to work at a certain level – eg. Elementary, Middle, or High School.