Overview
Elementary School Teacher – Temporary Jobs in Brazil at American School of Brasilia
Title: Elementary School Teacher – Temporary
Company: American School of Brasilia
Location: Brazil
POSITION: Lower School Classroom Teacher (Grade 4) – TEMPORARY
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break
REPORTS TO: LS Principal and Assistant Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time temporary position to cover maternity leave during the first semester of the 2026–2027 school year, under a fixed-term contract
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Teachers at the American School of Brasília play a central role in delivering high-quality education aligned with the school’s mission and international standards. The school seeks experienced and qualified educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
All candidates must hold appropriate academic qualifications for teaching at the elementary level, in accordance with Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education (Pedagogia) or a related field with teaching qualification, as required by MEC regulations
- Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in elementary or primary education
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) to teach and communicate effectively in an English-language instructional environment
- Teaching experience certified for the subject to be taught
- Possess knowledge of set curriculum grounded in relevant standards and benchmarks
- Demonstrate understanding of how to work collaboratively within a team structure, e.g. work within a professional learning communities (PLCs) structure
- Demonstrate use of an inquiry-based approach to instruction
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in supporting students’ wellness, especially in social and emotional growth
- Demonstrate knowledge of instructional technology practices that support rather than replace quality instruction
- Demonstrate ability to be a reflective practitioner capable of offering and receiving feedback
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Personify and promote the school’s mission, vision, and character/learner traits
- Cultivate collaborative and culturally respectful relationships with team members and within the school’s entire learning community
- Collaborate within teams to promote high-functioning learning structures
- Assist the team in ordering and maintaining sufficient educational materials and supplies throughout the school year
- Engage in a growth model of instructional practice that supports students in reaching their potential
- Analyze formative and summative classroom data and standardized testing results in order to deliver appropriate and individualized instruction
- Provide authentic and rich opportunities for students to engage in project-oriented work using inquiry-based learning strategies
- Develop and sustain a classroom environment rooted in positive reinforcement that focuses on the social and emotional well-being of each student and the larger school community
- Cultivate highly effective partnerships with parents that affirm and embrace cultural responsiveness
Builds Positive Interpersonal Relationships:
- Promotes positive interactions among students, parents, faculty and staff who have differing cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds.
- Fosters a sense of identity and pride in EAB among students, parents, faculty, and colleagues.
- Maintains an open attitude toward new ideas.
- Collaborates with a wide range of divisional and school wide teams.
Ongoing Professional Growth:
- Continues to acquire new learning and reflects new learning and practice.
- Shares in opportunities for in-service and workshop offerings.
- Shares knowledge with other colleagues.
- Sets goals for professional development, takes advantage of professional development opportunities, and demonstrates current best practice in the field of education.
Responsibilities mentioned in this Job Description are not limited to the above, and the employee may be required to perform other related activities as assigned that will contribute to the success of their Area/Division.
