2 - Primary School Teacher Position (2025-2026)
American International School of Conakry, Guinea
Primary School Teacher Position (2025-2026)
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.
● Fluency in French language is preferred.
● Previous experience living in West Africa is preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
● teach reading, writing, phonics, math, science, social studies and social skills 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 2nd 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 an online system.
● 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 materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Back-to-School Night events and two Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize rubrics in class.
● Contribute to and update the school's Monthly Unit Plans.
● Attend training in Early Childhood Education, if available.
● Conduct Parent Workshop on Early Childhood Education outside of school hours.
● Lead and facilitator a Student Club 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.
Child Protection Responsibilities
All staff at AISC are required to report any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. If a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must immediately report it to the Deputy Director.
Please submit the following documents to Mr. Minkael CISSE, HR Officer at exec@aisconakry.org by Friday, April 18, 2025, COB:
A letter of application
A completed AISC Job-Application Form and signed Statement of Suitability
A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications
Be sure to include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework related to this position.
3 - Kindergarten Teacher Position (2025-2026)
American International School of Conakry, Guinea
Kindergarten Teacher Position (2025-2026)
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.
● Fluency in French language is preferred.
● Previous experience living in West Africa is preferred.
● Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must.
Demonstrated ability to…
● teach reading, writing, phonics, math, science, social studies and social skills 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 Kindergarten.
● 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 an online system..
● 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 Kindergarten materials, equipment and books.
● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation.
● Make parental contacts.
● Take part in Back-to-School Night event and two evening Parent-Teacher Conferences.
● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios.
● Develop and utilize science rubrics in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten.
● 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 Workshops on Early Childhood Education outside of school hours.
● Lead and facilitate a Student Club 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.
Child Protection Responsibilities
All staff at AISC are required to report any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. If a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must immediately report it to the Deputy Director.
Please submit the following documents to Mr. Minkael CISSE, HR Officer at exec@aisconakry.org by Friday, June 27, 2025, COB:
A letter of application
A completed AISC Job-Application Form and signed Statement of Suitability
A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications
Be sure to include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework related to this position.
4 - Teaching Assistant Position (2025-2026)
American International School of Conakry, Guinea
Teaching Assistant Position (2025-2026) (2 positions)
Selection Criteria:
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrated ability to work with students, teachers, staff, parents and administrators.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
Patience, kindness, sense of humor and teamwork.
Child Protection clearance.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively monitors students in the cafeteria area, ballcourt, playground and front courtyard during Morning Arrival, Recess, Lunch, and Afternoon Dismissal.
Assists in maintaining order in the cafeteria area, ballcourt, playground, front courtyard and classroom.
Fills out Incident Reports and reports incidents to the Director, as needed.
Assists teachers in the classroom with individual students or small groups of students.
Assists in the Student Store with selling and distributing food items and supplies.
Assists with clerical work of a routine nature.
Assists in co-facilitating Student Clubs.
Takes an active part in the life of our school.
Performs other duties as requested by the Director.
Preferred Selection Criteria
Bilingual English & French.
Computer skills.
Child Protection Responsibilities
All staff at AISC are required to report any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. If a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must immediately report it to the Deputy Director.
Please submit the following documents to Mr. Minkael CISSE, HR Officer at exec@aisconakry.org by Friday, June 27, 2025, COB:
A letter of application
A completed AISC Job-Application Form and signed Statement of Suitability
A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications
Be sure to include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework related to this position.