Primary School Substitute Teacher

Company: Atlanta International School
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

This is a year round open position for ongoing recruitment purposes. ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action. Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Primary School is seeking personable and enthusiastic professionals fluent in English, French, German, Spanish or Chinese, to serve as substitute teachers for grades 3K – 5. Substitutes are booked on an on-call basis as needed for half day, full day, and extended subbing schedules throughout the school year. Please note there is a specific need at this time for substitute teachers who speak Chinese and German. The ideal candidates will have strong classroom management skills, familiarity with hands-on teaching practices, relevant experience with primary school students, and the ability to teach multiple academic subjects. We provide substitute teachers with as much advance notice as possible, a lesson plan from the classroom teacher, administrative support, and competitive compensation. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience teaching, tutoring and/or working with youth is preferred Regular and reliable attendance Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive. EEO AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

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