Learning Support Teacher - Lower Primary School - 5K-Grade 1

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, multilingual 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. 

Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With an interdisciplinary focus, AIS teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Primary School 
Start Date: October 13, 2025
Application Deadline:  October 8, 2025 - applications reviewed on a rolling basis 

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Learning Support (LS) Teacher role is to provide targeted academic and emotional support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring all students have equitable access to high-quality instruction. The Learning Support Teacher works within a tiered support system to identify student needs and provide structured support. 

By collaborating with classroom teachers, administrators, and other Support Services Team members, the LS Teacher guides the design and implementation of individualized learning plans, provides differentiated instruction, accommodations for testing, and leads small group interventions. 

Additionally, the LS Teacher participates in student support teams, contributes to faculty professional development, and advocates for best practices in inclusive education across the school community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify student learning needs through observations, informal and formal assessments, and data analysis.
• Teach small groups of students who have targeted support needs to access the curricula. 
• Support teachers to implement successful learning strategies and accommodations for the students in their classes. 
• Maintain accurate records of communication and make entries in confidential files to monitor student performance and progress.
• Share student progress monitoring data with the Learning Support Coordinator and division leader.
• Develop relationships with students that promote a restorative practices approach to building community and fostering a sense of belonging.
• Safeguard students by monitoring their physical and social-emotional safety in partnership with parents, administrators, and school counselors.
• Build collaborative partnerships with students, parents, colleagues, and teachers to strengthen the school culture of inclusivity and shared responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have experience with diverse pedagogical approaches, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to lifelong learning. They will thrive in an inquiry-based environment and be excited to teach a diverse student body, while maintaining a flexible attitude and sense of humor.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years of teaching experience as a primary Learning Support Teacher
• Proficiency in English required
• Experience and training in the Orton-Gillingham approach
• Successful experience in an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, or IB PYP environment is preferred, though strong applicants with experience in other curricula are also encouraged to apply.
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Knowledgeable and experienced in second language acquisition (SLA) approaches and classroom application.

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Open-minded
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Builds relationships and rapport 
• Caring
• Creative and critical thinker
• Reflective
• Principled
• Self-motivated learner

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 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.