CONTRACT: Substitute Contract 

Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (Starting the week of February 9, 2026, for roughly 12 weeks) 

Position Overview

Taipei American School is seeking an experienced and student-centered Long-Term Substitute Homeroom Teacher for a Grade 4 class. The successful candidate will provide continuity of learning, maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and collaborate closely with grade-level colleagues during the assignment.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of three years of elementary teaching experience
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in culturally diverse or international school settings preferred

Professional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of elementary curriculum, subject-area content, and child development
• Aligns instruction to curriculum standards and schoolwide learning outcomes
• Understands instructional practices that promote surface, deep, and transfer learning

Instructional Planning

• Plans purposeful, well-sequenced lessons using curriculum standards, data, and student needs
• Uses differentiated strategies to support diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with learning needs
• Collaborates with the grade-level team leader and Literacy and Math Coordinators to plan instruction and assessments

Instructional Delivery

• Uses research-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to actively engage students
• Integrates instructional technology to enhance learning
• Regularly checks for understanding and adjusts instruction based on student feedback and performance

Assessment

• Uses formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction
• Collaborates with instructional leaders to analyze student data and provide timely feedback
• Communicates appropriately with students and families to support learning

Learning Environment

• Creates a respectful, inclusive, and student-centered classroom environment
• Establishes clear routines and expectations that promote safety, belonging, and collaboration
• Values and affirms student diversity, including language, culture, and learning profiles

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, TAS Professional Application Form (Professional Application Form_FIllable_New Logo.pdf) , and contact information for three professional references through the online link below. Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered.  (Please note that if the applicant is of non-ROC nationality, a valid ARC (Alien Resident Card) is an essential requirement.)

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.