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There are a lot of great reasons to work at KAS. You’ll be joining a diverse and experienced team of educators and working on a modern campus in a wonderful city. Professionally, you’ll grow as an educator with US$1250 per year for each faculty member, and regular access to professional development on- and off-campus that is sponsored by the school. You’ll be issued a new or recent model Mac Air laptop.

Financially, KAS offers a competitive salary and an increasing longevity bonus, so there’s a good opportunity for savings. The teacher package also includes an optional retirement program with school matching 10%, on-campus access to banking and financial planners, and a housing and utility allowance that will allow you to live near the school, and convenient to dining, entertainment, and shopping.

To get you started off right, KAS provides flight, shipping, and settling-in allowances. And while we hope you never need it, you’ll be covered from the start by Taiwan’s National Health Insurance program, one of the top-rate healthcare systems in the world. In 2024 we are adding international medical insurance, including care received in the USA.

If you’re joining KAS as a family with school-age children, tuition waivers are available for dependents.

Qualifications

General qualifications include two years of teaching experience, a teaching certificate, technological confidence, a willingness to participate in the school’s extra-curricular program, and a commitment to excellence in a student-centered school.

Preferred qualifications include a flexible and “can do” approach to teaching, a sense of humor, and a desire to contribute to school improvement as a team player.

Are you ready to join our dedicated and experienced team? Apply online and start your Dragon story today.

Local Positions

Local applicants may apply by sending your CV and cover letter to joinourteam@kas.tw

Substitute Teacher

Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers the IB’s MYP and DP programmes. We receive annual grants and sponsorship from the US State Department.

At KAS, we provide exemplary, holistic academic and co-curricular programs that meet the needs of each student. We embrace collaboration, creativity and professionalism as we model a balanced learning environment. We have a strong commitment to professional development which aligns with schoolwide and personal learning goals.

Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2016. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan. We currently enroll 770 students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language.

Substitute Teacher Role

A substitute teacher will be hired when a teacher or teaching assistant (TA) is not able to perform their duties due to medical, professional, or personal reasons. A substitute teacher may be asked to teach classes in lieu of a teacher for one day or multiple days/weeks depending upon the amount of time the teacher or TA will be absent.

Skills & Dispositions Required:

enthusiasm
imagination
energy
adaptability
patience
responsibility
punctuality

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver lesson plans as communicated by the teacher, using technology as necessary (laptop, projector, iPad, Google documents, etc)
Motivates and encourages children, maintaining effective classroom management practices as established by the teacher.
Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well being of the children.
Respect students’ diversity, including language, culture, race, gender and special needs.
Maintain a climate of trust and teamwork in the classroom.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children as a priority, and participate in mandatory online Child Protection training (provided by KAS).
Mandatory reporter for child protection issues as per the KAS Child Protection and Community Wellness handbook.
Promote a positive school climate among students, staff and community.
Monitors student behavior in a nurturing, non-punitive manner and reports promptly to the principal or the regular teacher as necessary.

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree
English proficiency
Previous experience working with children (preferred)
Hiring Process

Parties interested in being added to the KAS substitute teacher list will submit a resume, a letter of intent, current police background check and current reference to joinourteam@kas.tw. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a member of the admin team and references will be contacted.

Kaohsiung American School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and holds memberships in the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), AISA and other regional and global school associations. Our campus includes certified LEED Gold and Silver facilities.

Please visit our website at https://www.kas.tw to learn more about the school.

Child Safeguarding

We believe that every child has the right to a safe and secure learning environment. To ensure the safety of our children and our community, we conduct rigorous background checks on all employees before making a job offer. Candidates will be asked to submit background/criminal checks and at least three references, two of whom must be current or former supervisors that can be contacted and spoken to. In addition, KAS has clear policies and guidelines for child protection.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

At KAS, we are committed to creating a safe, culturally responsive educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging, where all individuals can thrive and contribute their unique identities and diverse perspectives.

Life in Kaohsiung

Testimonial

My family had never been to Asia before, but we were ready for adventure. Five years later, we’ve been all around the island, experiencing the food, culture, and warmth of Taiwan. The climate is soothing, and the convenience and safety of everything makes raising a family easy. The faculty and staff support each other in the classroom and around town. It’s an easy transition for veteran educators, and those new to international teaching.

Brian Meehan, Director of Learning Technology

A true gem of Asia, Kaohsiung balances the local with the international, traditional and modern, allowing you a lifestyle that matches the tastes and preferences for the whole family.

Taiwan has consistently been ranked as a top destination for expats. Kaohsiung is a very safe place to live, work, and raise a family. The public health system is easy to use, efficient, and inexpensive. Some of our faculty’s favorite neighborhoods include the Art Park, Aozihdi Park, and the Lotus Pond area. Bustling streets with modern shops and department stores sit comfortably next to more traditional markets and food stalls. There is truly something for everyone.

Taiwan’s second biggest city is also well connected to the rest of the island. The High Speed Rail station is near the school and can take you to Taipei within 90 minutes. Train lines crossing the mountains can bring you to Taitung in two and a half hours, and Hualien in just under four.

Kaohsiung’s appreciation of nature can be found all round, with numerous parks, Cijin Island, and mountain hikes less than an hour away by car. Living in Kaohsiung means you could wake up to a morning surf and be hiking mountain trails by afternoon, only to cap the day with a trendy restaurant in the city and dessert at a night market.

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