INSTRUCTIONAL COACH/SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATOR

Instructional Coach/Service Learning Coordinator

CAMPUS: Johannesburg Campus | SUPERVISOR: Director of T&L | START DATE: 27 July 2025 |

POSTING DATE: 02 December 2024 | CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2025

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Instructional Coach/Service-Learning Coordinator plays a vital role in enhancing teaching excellence and fostering meaningful community engagement across our diverse international school community. This dynamic position combines instructional leadership with service-learning expertise, supporting teachers in developing innovative pedagogical approaches while designing and implementing impactful service initiatives that connect our students with local and global communities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with faculty to enhance classroom instruction through research-based coaching practices, while also cultivating partnerships with community organizations and guiding students in meaningful service projects that align with our curriculum and globally connected philosophy. This role requires someone who can seamlessly integrate academic rigor with experiential learning opportunities, ensuring that our service initiatives deepen student learning while making a positive impact on our host community and beyond.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree and relevant teaching certification with a minimum of 5 years classroom experience
• Leadership experience as a team leader, coordinator, coach, or similar role in an international school
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including adaptability, flexibility, and acceptance of a level of ambiguity
• Experience with effective student-centered instructional and assessment practices
• Extensive experience with curriculum development
• Experience in inquiry/concept-based learning and the ability to support its development
• Experience in presenting and leading workshops on best practices to a diverse audience
• Understanding of and experience with supporting a wide range of learner needs
• Recent and relevant professional development

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach, support, and mentor effective teaching and learning practices with all teachers
• Coach and support teachers in the development of appropriate and authentic service-learning activities that support differentiated and integrated approaches
• In collaboration with the Leadership Team, divisional representatives, and other teachers, promote and support a strong service-learning leadership and ethos throughout the school to enable students of all abilities, needs, and cultural backgrounds to progress
• Assist with the development of curriculum and curricular materials
• Support teachers in planning mechanisms to articulate differentiated, integrated, and authentic assessment practices related to service learning
• Assist in the development and implementation of professional learning activities that support the school’s strategic direction for service learning
• Other instructional-related tasks as needed by the organization

All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.

• We are better when we act together.
• Our differences make us stronger.
• Every voice counts. Every voice matters.
• Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 192 school days per year plus occasional evening/weekend presentations or support as needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the electronic form [Click here]. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION
AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.