Middle School Dutch Teacher

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American School of The Hague is looking for a temporary, full-time Middle School Dutch Teacher to cover a temporary role.

Start date is January 26, 2026.

Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands
Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Dutch, native speakers preferred.

You believe that school is preparation for life, more than simply the next level of school. You are passionate about Middle School, understanding the key role you play in enabling student growth and development, preparing students for success in their future. Just as in life outside the classroom, you believe that students with different backgrounds, gender identities, and learning abilities benefit from working together.

You understand team dynamics and work well with teams of other educators and with administrators. You are an excellent communicator and see parents as your partners in their child's education. As a lifelong learner you are energized by new ideas, professional development and sharing your learning with your colleagues. You are solution-oriented and like to contribute to a positive, enjoyable working environment. The status quo is never good enough for you.

You are independent and confident in the classroom. When making decisions, you focus on how we can best serve our entire learning community, always looking for a way in which we can make ASH just that extra bit better for them. You recognize that learning is not confined to a classroom or a timetable. Having an open mind and being able to give and receive constructive feedback is something you pride yourself on.

You are a certificated Middle School Language (Dutch) Teacher with at least five years of successful Middle School teaching experience in U.S. or international schools, but hold familiarity with U.S. educational practices. You have a degree in a relevant subject, preferably a Master's degree. You have demonstrated your skills in differentiated instruction, cooperative learning and standards-based instruction. You know how to implement strategies for EAL students or those with learning difficulties and have knowledge of authentic assessment techniques. You integrate technology into your instruction and see IT as an enabler for you and for learning. 

In addition you:

• are familiar with current educational pedagogical practices, including authentic assessment techniques, differentiation and strategies for students with learning difficulties,
• promote the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies and generalizing principles to a broad variety of applications,
• have knowledge and/or experience with TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) input-based approach to teaching language and/or CI (Comprehensible Input),
• have a strong background in Standard-Based Grading and Reporting,
• have knowledge and understanding of the physical and emotional development of students at middle level education. 

The Role: The Middle School, Grades 5 to 8, supports close to 300 international students. Your role is supervised by the Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal and you'll collaborate closely with the Department Head and grade level teams. In addition to your grade level teams, you'll be working with colleagues in other grade levels. Vertical and horizontal collaboration is key to this role. As a member of the 35 strong team of Middle School classroom and instructional teachers, you will work both independently and with teams of other teachers, specialists and with the school administration. 

The Work: As a Middle School Dutch Teacher, your daily activities involve teaching the lesson plans that you have prepared. In support of your teaching, you will find the documented curriculum on Rubicon Atlas (curriculum software). This will guide you in preparing your lesson plans and as you develop your lessons during the course of the school year, you'll update and continue to develop the resources we have on Rubicon Atlas. You will teach five blocks over two days. You will also lead an advisory group (pastoral care) and have various supervisory duties throughout the week. After classes and at the end of the school day, you'll be available to assist students during some non-teaching periods for extra tutorial. As we continually strive for improvement, you will be actively involved in curriculum and institutional development. Your voice matters in the conversation as to how we can all best serve the needs of our students, challenging them to be better versions of themselves. You will meet with the department on a regular basis to discuss integration and implementation of curriculum, students' progress, and individual needs, and further the Middle School Modern Language program. 

You encourage learning through discovery, selecting age appropriate projects for the students so they can become hands-on learners. Whether in the classroom, the library, learning music or P.E., participating in athletics, or getting involved in gardening, your students are always learning. If you have talents or interests outside of school in the areas of music, athletics, the arts or other such interests, bring them with you as you'll be participating in after school activities in support of our students. We hope you are as interested in service learning, community engagement, and sustainability as we are. Your experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Strong, open communications are your hallmark. Regular communications with parents is essential as you provide and explain information regarding students' social, academic, and behavioral progress. You will be actively involved in school-wide, divisional, and grade level meetings and will have the opportunity to engage fully and openly in our professional learning community. You will be fully involved in daily life at ASH. Your "can do" attitude will be essential for your success in your daily school life.

Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you. Please apply online via the button "send application".

The School & The Curriculum: To learn all about the American School of The Hague and read about our curriculum and teaching style in the School, we invite you to visit the school website.

* We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the application deadline.

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