Multiple International School Teaching Positions

Raffles American School (RAS) aims to inspire pedagogical change across Asia by combining research-driven approaches with teacher-inspired implementation strategies. We are a truly student-centered school, which sets us apart from schools that teach to the test and laud rote memorization from textbooks. 

Each student at RAS is encouraged to find their own path, utilizing their individual intelligences. Teachers are expected to nurture this process by creating an inspirational and supportive learning environment. RAS administration, encourages the utilization of each teacher’s unique talents and education strategies. This is not a school where teachers will feel laden with bureaucratic paperwork. This is a place of learning, where innovative teachers can thrive and contribute to the foundations of the new school.

Set amidst the suburbs of Bangkok, RAS is a new, modern campus located in Bangna, not far from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and about 10 minutes from the Udom Suk Sky Train. There are many Western restaurants and large shopping malls, but without all the traffic and pollution of downtown Bangkok. An apartment in Bangna will range from 5k-15k THB per month.

Raffles American School is a member of the Raffles Education Group, Ltd., Southeast Asia's largest education group. Raffles has been building schools around the world for 30 years, so you can be assured that we maintain standards of quality. Raffles American School is a Candidate for Accreditation, approved by the Accrediting Commission for
Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In the coming years, we will open to Grade 12 and offer AP courses approved by the College Board. We still have many acres of land to expand our facilities. 

We have a diverse population of students from all over the world with different learning needs. Most of the students are from affluent families, but our reasonable tuition prices allow for the emerging middle class to attend an international school. Some students will be coming from the local school system, while others will be coming from a school with Western education standards. Those students that do not meet our minimum English requirements will be taught in separate “sheltered-content instruction” classrooms until they are ready to be mainstreamed.

As all of our 350 students are new to the school, teachers will need to differentiate their teaching strategies to accommodate students' various educational backgrounds, while still centering the classes around the same targeted learning outcomes. Raffles American School follows Common Core Standards as grade level learning objectives and uses MAP adaptive assessments to measure individual improvement. 

We are currently recruiting for an Elementary Principal, a Middle School Science Teacher, an ICT Teacher Classroom Teachers for grades Grade 5, Kindergarten, Preschool, and Nursery. Teacher applicants should have an Early Childhood Education Credential/ Child Development Associate Degree, or be a licensed Child Care Provider/Elementary/Secondary Educator. Equivalent credentials are accepted, but these must be transferable to above listed American credentials. 

Most positions commence on the 1st of August 2019, with the 13th of August being the first day of class. Preschool classes start at 8:30am and end at 2:30pm, while Elementary and Middle School classes are from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Class sizes usually have 10 to 18 students. Each class will have a teaching assistant (Nursery to Grade 3) and a nanny (Nursery to Pre-K). Specialist teachers (e.g. Thai, Chinese, Music, P.E., ICT, Art, Science, Social Studies) provide ample break for Homeroom teachers during the day. There are approximately 179 school days each year, yet teachers are paid in full every month, including summers.

RAS tries to take care of our teaching staff with a competitive compensation package. The selected candidate will be reimbursed for airfare to Thailand after they commence teaching, and return airfare upon completion of their contract. Visa and work-permit expenses will be reimbursed by RAS. Medical, accident, disability, and life insurance are also provided. A catered buffet lunch is provided for teachers eating with their students. RAS has a helpful and welcoming team of professionals to support our teachers.

To apply, please send your resume to recruitment@ras.ac.th. For more information about our school, please visit ras.ac.th