Employment at AISCT
Thank you for your interest in working at the American International School of Cape Town (AISCT).
Applications should include a cover letter and resume/CV and be sent to employment@aisct.org. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to provide an individual response to each applicant. All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AISCT runs on a Northern Hemisphere calendar, with the school year beginning in August and ending in June.
Remedial Teacher (part-time): A Bachelor’s Degree and at least one of the following certifications is required: Remedial, SEN Teacher, Special Teacher of Reading, or Reading Coach.
Facilitator (part-time): Experience working with children is essential, as well as the completion of a Facilitators Course. The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed. or similar qualification.
Lower School Counselor: This position provides a comprehensive counseling program for approximately 250 students in kindergarten through fifth grade, specifically providing services to meet the needs of assigned students, consult with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students, and providing support to other elementary school educational programs. This position includes regularly scheduled guidance lessons, along with small group and individual short-term counseling. The counselor is an active member of our student support team and leadership team. Applicants should hold a master’s degree in educational psychology or related field, as well as a license or certificate in school counseling.
Substitute Teaching
If you currently reside in Cape Town, we are always looking to add teachers to our substitute teacher list. If you are interested in being placed on our substitute teacher list, please send in your documents with the subject line “Substitute Teacher” to Naomi Claassen, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at nclaassen@aisct.org
Child Protection Policy and Safe Recruitment Practice
The American International School of Cape Town promotes and defends the rights of the child to physical and psychological well-being. In line with the school’s Child Protection Policy, AISCT implements safe recruitment procedures to ensure that all potential members of staff undergo a comprehensive criminal background check from all places they have lived. AISCT also requires references from previous direct supervisors for all finalist candidates. All employees are bound by the Republic of South Africa Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the South African Council of Educators (SACE) Code of Professional Ethics.
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
The personal information you disclose during the application process will be processed by the school for the purposes of the recruitment process. Our Protection of Personal Information Policy provides further information regarding the processing of personal information and is available on request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AISCT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
