Upper School Math and Sciences Teacher

Summary of the Position 

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Sciences (50%) and Math (50%) Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. At INTL, teachers develop work schemes and lesson plans that are in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom-learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children according to age, ability, and aptitude. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. Middle Years Programme (MYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 

The upper school sciences and math teachers must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the middle school level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. 

The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP framework while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning. 

Who are we? 

Our Mission 

Silicon Valley International School’s focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.

Our C.O.R.E. Values 

Community: We respect, support, and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually. 

Openness: We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias. 

Resilience: We accept challenges, commit to overcoming them, and learn from our mistakes. Empathy: We strive to understand each other and to treat everyone with care and kindness. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum 2 years of teaching experience are required; master's degree and a minimum 5 years teaching experience are preferred 
• Authorization to work in the United States or ability to meet requirements for sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa 
• Proficiency in English to teach, communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards 
•  Experience with the best practices in math and science curricula in middle school 

Compensation and benefits 

Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year is $79,903 (BA Step 3) to $123,672 (PhD Step 23). 

• We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including: 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only 
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program 
• 10 days paid sick leave 
• 2 days paid time off 
• 7 days paid holiday during the school year 
• Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year 
• Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service. 

The above compensation and benefits apply to full-time employees. 

We’d love to hear from you! 

If you believe that this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a well-crafted cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience, qualifications, and what makes you a strong candidate for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application!

lNTL is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Salary : $79,903 - $123,672