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• Chinese Elementary School Homeroom Teacher (PYP)

  Summary of the Position
  
  

  Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Chinese Elementary School Homeroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives to help inspire a foundational love for learning. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing 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.  Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.  
  
  The Chinese Elementary School Homeroom Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Elementary 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 PYP 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.
   

  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 Guiding Principles 

  ??1. We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought.

  2. We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.

  3. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile.

  4. We are honest, respectful, inclusive, and we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

  5. We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are.

   

  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 minimum 2 years teaching experience required; master's degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred
  • Authorization to work in the United States orthe  ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa
  • Proficiency in English to teach, communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards
  • Chinese  (Mandarin) speaker
  • Experience with the PYP and in bilingual schools is strongly preferred

  Compensation and benefits

  Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23). 
   

  We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Employer-paid 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 of paid holidays 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 are applicable to full-time employees.
   

  We’d love to hear from you!
  

  If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic. We look forward to reviewing your application! Kindly CLICK HERE TO APPLY

   

  Silicon Valley International School 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. 

  Silicon Valley International School 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.
  
  Should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email us at employment@svintl.org.

• Early Years English Teacher (IB PYP)

  Summary of the position 
  
  

  The Early Years English Teacher works across our Chinese, French, and German bilingual classrooms to help inspire a foundational love for learning. 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 assess and record progress and document the learning journey. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. PYP Teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 
  
  

  The  Early Years English Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Elementary 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 PYP framework, while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition, and collaborating extensively with Chinese, English, French, and German program teachers. 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. 

  
  Our Guiding Principles 

  1. We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought. 
  2. We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
  3. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile. 
  4. We are honest, respectful, inclusive, and we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. 
  5. We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are. 

  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 minimum 2 years of teaching experience 
  • Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa 
  • Experience working with Early Years school-aged children 
  • Experience with the PYP and in bilingual schools is strongly preferred 

  Compensation and benefits 

  Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23). The compensation and benefits mentioned herein are applicable to full-time employees.

  
  We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Employer-paid 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 holidays 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

  We’d love to hear from you! 
  
  

  If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic. We look forward to reviewing your application! Kindly CLICK HERE TO APPLY
  
  

  Silicon Valley International School 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

• Upper School Math Teacher

  Summary of the Position
   

  Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing 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 Math Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as 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.
   
  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 Guiding Principles 

  ??1. We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought.

  2. We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.

  3. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile.

  4. We are honest, respectful, inclusive, and we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

  5. We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are.

   

  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 minimum 2 years teaching experience required; master's degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred
  • Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to meet requirements for a 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 curricula in middle and high 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 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23).  We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Employer-paid 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 holidays 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 are applicable to full-time employees.

   

  We’d love to hear from you!

  If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume and cover letter, along with two references. Kindly CLICK HERE TO APPLY
  
  
  

  Silicon Valley International School 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.
  
  Should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email us at employment@svintl.org.

• Upper School Teacher: IB Individuals and Societies in French

  Job Summary
  
  Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks an Upper School Teacher to join our French teaching team for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role is primarily teaching IB Individuals and Societies (MYP Histoire-Geographie and DP Geographie, or Histoire, depending on experience) in High School. It will also include teaching one section of French Language and Literature in Middle School. 
  
  

  Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme curricular frameworks and objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing 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. They challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 
  
  

  The Individuals and Societies Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Middle and High 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 and DP frameworks, while also ensuring necessary 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. 

  Typical work activities include: 

  • Teaching all areas of the MYP and DP curriculum as designated (in subject area as well as interdisciplinary units) 
  • Following the guidelines and mission of INTL and IB, in Middle and High School, and the French Ministry of Education programs in Middle School. 
  • Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment 
  • Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that differentiate for the needs of the ability range and levels within the class 
  • Designing units integrating the elements of the MYP and DP curricular frameworks and informed by assessment 
  • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations/engagements and respectful interactions, in addition to managing student behavior and maintaining discipline 
  • Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development 
  • Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development 
  • Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences, other (often less formal) meetings, and report cards 
  • Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues, and working ?exibly 
  • Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the national and international curricula 
  • Occasionally taking part in school events and activities that can be run at weekends or evenings outside of working hours 
  • Planning and participating in ?eld trips 
  • Leading an Advisory group and/or offering student clubs 

  Compensation: 

  Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23).  We offer an excellent and comprehensive bene?ts package, including: 

  • Employer-paid 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 of paid holidays 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  

  We’d love to hear from you! 

  If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic. We look forward to reviewing your application! Kindly CLICK HERE TO APPLY
  
  

  Silicon Valley International School is committed to 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. 

• Substitute Teacher (German, French, Mandarin and English Speakers) Pre-K to 12th

  Silicon Valley International School [INTL] seeks variable-hour substitute teachers for its elementary, middle, and early years programs, beginning immediately. We seek substitute teachers who are native speakers and literate in French, Mandarin, German, or English. 
  
  

  Our school offers three bilingual programs in Chinese, French, and German, along with an Upper School Language Acquisition program (USLA) for students with no prior immersion experience. Silicon Valley International School's instructors do not just teach students an additional language; they also impart the skills to become agile, responsive, and global thinkers. Moreover, we strengthen our language programs through the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which codifies our structured inquiry pedagogy. By offering such a unique learning environment, we cultivate international leadership skills in our students, encouraging them to lead lives worthy of their boundless futures.
  
  

  All employees must demonstrate commitment to INTL's mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the grade school level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. 

  INTL is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. Please see our policy on the main Employment page.
  
  

  It should be noted that the requirement for a substitute teacher may vary on a day-to-day basis, depending on the school's operational needs. However, the school administration will make every effort to provide advanced notification if such a need arises. This arrangement is aimed at ensuring a seamless educational experience for the students.
  
  

  Qualifications: 
  • University degree 
  • Experience teaching grade school children 
  • Native/literate in French, German, Mandarin, or English

  
  Compensation: 
  The hourly rate for this position is $33.00; however, it does not include any benefits. Please note that this is not a contractual position, and we cannot guarantee any minimum number of hours.

  
  To Apply:
  To facilitate the application process, please specify the language track you are applying for—namely, English, French, German, or Mandarin. In addition to your comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV/ Résume), we would greatly appreciate a well-considered letter of interest. Please note that the letter should effectively demonstrate your suitability for the position. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY

  Silicon Valley International School 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 opportunity 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.