Is AISL the right fit for me?
Only you can answer this question. We have attempted to capture the spirit, the expectations and the daily reality of working at AISL and living in Lusaka. If what you read reflects your values and beliefs as a professional educator and a person, then we would love to speak with you about the value you could add to the experience of AISL students.
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The American International School of Lusaka takes child protection/safeguarding very seriously. To ensure the safety of everyone on campus, all staff members will be subject to rigorous criminal background checks, reference checks, and personal interviews.
Making the Right Professional Decision
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Making a change in career, school and home is a critical decision for you and, if you have a partner and/or children, your family. Since AISL considers faculty to be our most valuable asset, this decision is critical for our school as well. There are many quality international schools and communities around the world, and there are also many talented and dedicated international educators. Consequently, the issue is not about finding a good school as much as it is about finding the right school that offers a vision, program and professional learning community that is aligned with your educational beliefs and values.
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Working at AISL
What Makes AISL so special?
What does learning look at AISL
Professional Learning
Working at AISL
AISL seeks qualified teachers who are deeply committed to the philosophy of inclusion and to meeting the educational needs of all students. Passion about education (your students and your own) is a must. Experience working with the International Baccalaureate at other international schools is desirable.
At AISL, we strive to develop a professional learning community characterized by:
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Benefit packageAISL offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Benefits for overseas hired teachers include:
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What Makes AISL so special?
AISL is a close-knit school community committed to our vision of helping every student thrive. Our highly-qualified multinational faculty strives to realize this vision daily by challenging students intellectually while supporting their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
- The United States Embassy established AISL in 1986.
- AISL is truly an international school serving over 400 students, age 3-19, representing multiple nationalities.
- The AISL faculty is made up of 16 nationalities and is deeply committed to helping students become responsible world citizens.
- AISL is accredited by two school accreditation organizations- The Council of International Schools (CIS) and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).
- AISL is an IB World School and is authorized to administer the Primary Years Programme (Early Learning Center to Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12)
- AISL students have an opportunity to earn an American High School Diploma and an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- AISL was the first school in Africa to implement a one-to-one iPad Program.
- AISL is deeply committed to the philosophy of inclusion and offers a Student Services Program that includes Learning Support, English as an Additional Language, Counselling and Instructional Coaching.
- AISL focuses on supporting the development of the whole child and offers a robust cocurricular program consisting of sport, visual and performing arts and community service.
- AISL has a strong tradition of establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with Zambian schools and social service organizations in an effort to make a positive difference in the local community.
- AISL has a robust professional development budget that supports visiting presenters and workshop leaders, the hosting of IB workshops, on-line coursework, attendance at conferences that support school wide priorities, and attendance at IB PYP, IB MYP, and IB DP workshops.
- AISL is a leading member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). This association provides AISL faculty members with quality professional development opportunities while promoting connections among schools located in Zambia and sub-saharan Africa.
What does learning look at AISL
Our Teachers:
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Our Students:
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Professional Learning
At AISL, we believe that our faculty, teaching assistants, and administration are our most important resources. Consequently, AISL is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of members of faculty and administration to support continuous improvement of professional performance and school operations. Improvements in these areas will enhance student learning and experience which is the ultimate goal.
Characteristics of Professional Development at AISL Effective professional development results in new learning, evident in changed behavior, which is gained by opportunities to become aware, observe, practice, reflect, and refine. More specifically, effective professional development supported by AISL
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AISL Professional Development Committee
AISL has established a Professional Development Committee that represents the interests and needs of faculty and administration along with educational programming needs and requirements. The membership of the AISL Professional Development Committee consists of the following:
Professional Development Funding Criteria Below are the criteria that the AISL Professional Development Committee uses to evaluate and support professional development opportunities:
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