Founded in 1973, AISB is an accredited, private, non-profit international school. AISB is accredited by CIS and MSA, and is a member of CEESA, SCIS, IB, and ISTA.
AISB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the IB Diploma program in addition to our American High School Diploma and our Global Impact Diploma. Students can graduate with a combination of these Diplomas accredited by CIS and the Middle States Association. The high school program is based on an American educational model within an international context with a focus on critical thinking skills, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. All courses focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions, as well as a global perspective, to equip students to flourish in a rapidly changing workplace. All students have access to a wide range of courses and pathways to cater to students’ different interests and needs. English is the language of instruction, except in World Language courses.
AISB occupies a single campus of 19 hectares on the western outskirts of Budapest. The Middle/High School building houses 51 classrooms, library, cafeteria, computer rooms, double-sized gymnasium, single-size gymnasium, 25-meter swimming pool, 350-seat theatre, and performing and visual arts facilities. The Elementary building has 27 classrooms, library, cafeteria, computer rooms, double-size gymnasium, and performing and visual arts facilities. In the grounds, there are two soccer fields, an athletics track with lights, 4 floodlit tennis courts and a basketball court.
AISB has a strong Student Support Program, and a varied Extra-Curricular program running throughout the school. AISB graduates are welcomed each year to a broad range of the world’s most selective colleges and universities.
The American International School of Budapest (AISB) is seeking an Elementary School EAL Teacher for the 2027–2028 academic year, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.
Note: This position is currently tentative.
Qualified candidates with experience and skills matching the job description are invited to apply by submitting their application through Search Associates by 30th November 2026. Please note that we accept applications exclusively through Search Associates.
The recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the application deadline.
Reports To: Elementary School Principal
Position Overview:
AISB is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Elementary School EAL Teacher. The EAL teacher provides specialized instruction and support to multilingual learners working in both a small group setting and alongside classroom teachers as a co-teacher in the homeroom. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multilingual learning and experience working with elementary school students in a multicultural, international school setting. In addition, the teacher would be expected to work and collaborate with the assigned grade-level team(s).
Qualifications and Experience:
Personal Attributes
- Is passionate about supporting multilingual learners and inclusive education;
Establishes cooperative and collaborative working relationships with staff, students, and parents through strong communication and empathy skills
Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
Communicates effectively in English, both in written and oral form
Accepts and manages change effectively
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude
Maintains a solution-based approach to problem-solving
Openly accepts and considers different perspectives
Contributes to a positive school climate
- Is reflective, innovative, and committed to ongoing professional growth;
- Values and promotes student voice and agency.
Knowledge
- Demonstrates solid understanding of appropriate language acquisition and content-language integration to support students who are still developing English Language Proficiency;
- Understands and promotes inquiry-based learning within a standards-informed, concept-based curriculum.
Qualifications & Experience
- A valid teaching certification (or equivalent) in teaching English Language Learners;
- A minimum three years’ experience in supporting English Language Learners, preferably in an international or bilingual context;
- Experience in a co-planning / co-teaching / co-assessing instructional model
- Recent experience and a passion for working with elementary school students;
- Technology literate in Web and Google Applications to support collaboration with students and colleagues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality settings.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's Degree in Education with a specialization in EAL;
- Experience teaching and assessing with the WIDA Framework;
- Experience with the Duolingo English Test (DET) or similar;
- Understands implications of the tenets of the Science of Learning / Universal Design for Learning and designs with these tenets in mind.
EAL-Specific Skills and Responsibilities
Instruction and Support
- Designs and delivers engaging EAL lessons to students focused on academic English proficiency, literacy development, and content-based language learning;
- Plans, teaches, and/or provides in-class support with grade-level teachers to support EAL students’ participation in mainstream classes;
- Modifies curriculum delivery and assessment as needed, based on student proficiency levels, learning styles, and individual goals;
- Provides timely, constructive feedback that supports student growth and reflection;
- Maintains accurate records for students receiving EAL services and communicates progress using digital (Google, Veracross) and other tools;
Collaboration and Consultation
- Contributes to the identification, placement, and monitoring of enrolled and applicant EAL students using school-wide assessment systems;
- Advises teachers on language acquisition strategies and best practices for supporting multilingual learners across disciplines;
- Supports teachers to make appropriate accommodations for students who are developing English language proficiency;
- Contributes to the ongoing development of AISB’s EAL program and language support models;
- Attends regular Student Support Team meetings to determine future actions and support;
- Communicates regularly with administration, parents, and teachers about student support strategies, accommodations, and progress;
- Collaborates with counselors to support students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being, maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality.
Additional Professional Responsibilities
- Implements school policies and practices aligned with AISB’s Mission, Vision, and Values;
Manage student behavior in the learning environment through the establishment of expectations and reinforcement of standards of conduct in alignment with the behavior expectations of the school
Respond to misbehavior in an appropriate manner that respects student dignity, while reinforcing the responsibility of making the right choices
Perform additional duties effectively (during and outside the regular school day) as required by the school
Proactively participate in and/or leads extracurricular activities, including participation in overnight grade-level expeditions
Proactively participate in faculty meetings and parent meetings as required
AISB takes child safeguarding measures seriously.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced criminal checks.
The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the position ahead of the announced deadline, should a suitable applicant be identified.
