High School Social Studies Maternity Coverage

High School Social Studies Maternity Coverage: Approximate Dates are November 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027

Introduction

WBAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic and diverse community.

Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; meaningful application of technology; authentic learning experiences and differentiated instruction to achieve high learning impact.

WBAIS and Israel

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 12 international school, which offers a robust program leading to a US high school diploma.

With a present enrollment of approximately 480 students representing over 40 nationalities, WBAIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 30% of WBAIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 30% Israeli.

In 2008 WBAIS moved to its current 19-acre campus that opened in 2007 and is located in the town of Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.

Position Objectives

We are seeking an experienced, student-centered, and dynamic High School Social Studies teacher who collaborates well with others to support student learning. This person will embrace best pedagogical practices, as well as actively contribute to the life and culture of the school beyond the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach High School Social Studies classes from November 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027. Dates are TBC. Classes may include: AP Research, AP Seminar, AP US History, and Senior Project.
• Give timely and actionable feedback.
• Evaluate and mentor students
• Collaborate with students, teachers and parents
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment
  
  

Position Expectations

To excel in this position, an individual must successfully perform each essential responsibility, in addition to the following:

• Communication skills – proactively communicate to integrate all community stakeholders into the learning process.
• Classroom technology – be familiar with educational technology such as Google Suite and online learning management systems.
• Classroom facilitation – effectively orchestrate a class with high learning impact, by incorporating best practices into the classroom.
• Curriculum development – contribute to the development and documenting of curricular documents (unit plans, assessments, standards documentation, etc.).
  
  

Priority Will Be Given To Candidates Who Have Experience

• Serving as an advisor/pastoral care role
• Working with students with varying levels of English language fluency
• Collaborating in a co-teaching model
• Teaching in an international school setting
• Contributing to student experiences beyond the classroom.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)
• Current and valid teaching license
• Minimum three years teaching experience in a similar role
  
  

Child Protection

WBAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Please note, WBAIS does not sponsor B1 visas. As such, only applicants with valid work permits in Israel, or those eligible for SOFA visa status (U.S. citizens) may be considered for employment.

Position Details

Reports to: High School Principal

Job Capacity: 100%. Though this could potentially be part-time as well.

Start Date: Estimated start would be November 1, 2026. This position could also potentially be for the full academic year. Dates would then be approximately August 15 - June 15.

Contact Information

Apply @: https://www.wbais.net/about/employment

Email: [email protected]

WBAIS Website: https://www.wbais.net

Phone: +972-9-890-1000

Fax: +972-9-890-1001

Address: 65 Hashomron St., Even Yehuda, 4051765