International School Careers
Experts in their own fields, our educators are part of what is uniquely SAS—they aspire to be forever memorable as life-defining mentors in our students' academic, extracurricular, and social development. Our educators are truly our greatest strength.
Source: Singapore's Best Employers 2022, The Straits Times (April 18, 2022)
Source: Singapore's Best Employers 2021, The Straits Times (April 13, 2021)
Source: Singapore's Best Employers 2020, The Straits Times (April 21, 2020)
A Diverse Group of Educators
Educator Numbers
700+
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Students Want…
…support. They want you to help them cross the street safely but without directly holding their hand.
Aria,
Seventh grade student
…a teacher who pushes me to leap further on my own but is there to help me if I can't make it. I would also like a teacher who is approachable, who answers my questions but eventually teaches me to answer them myself.Shiv,
Twelfth grade student
Child Safeguarding
Our Child Safeguarding Commitment
What is it like to be an SAS educator?
Singapore American School has a reputation for having some of the best educators in the world. We pride ourselves on the quality of our faculty and, with all this talent in one place, we want to give parents, students, and fellow educators a chance to peek inside our classrooms and see what really happens here.
A Proud History
In 1956, Singapore American School opened with 105 students learning in a tropical bungalow. After 60 years, an outstanding group of dedicated teachers holding 23 different passports has replaced the original faculty of ten American mothers, most of whom were volunteers. What has remained constant throughout the years is the school’s abiding passion for academic excellence in an international environment, its commitment to volunteerism, and its integral role in the broader American and Singapore communities.
Professional Development
Just as much as Singapore American School is known for its excellence, the school has a proud history of continuous improvement. We are deeply committed to every teacher participating in DuFour-modeled professional learning communities and continue to see growth in student learning across subjects and grades since adopting professional learning communities (PLCs).
SAS encourages and supports professional development that enhances lifelong learning for all faculty and staff. Professional development for faculty members is extensive and takes place in Singapore, the United States, and around the world through:
- Self-directed Learning
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Professional Learning Networks
- Staff and External Coaches
- Conferences, workshop, courses, institutes
- Site visits to other schools
- On-site doctoral degree program through University of Southern California
Living in Singapore
The school is located in one of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic, and multi-cultural countries. Singapore, a city-state, is known as a world leader in educational quality, innovation, and investment, and is rich in contrast and color with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts, and architecture.
Historically a bridge between East and West, Singapore continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. The country is a showcase of racial and religious harmony, with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Jewish people living and working side by side while respecting their many differences. Although English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are the four official languages of Singapore, English is the language of business and education and it bridges people of different ethnic groups.
Singapore is one of the world’s most prosperous countries with a high standard of living and excellent quality of life for expatriates, due to its world-class infrastructure, year-round tropical climate, low health risks, low air pollution, low crime rates, and world-class health and transportation infrastructure. A thriving and diverse arts and cultural scene complements a network of museums and galleries, international art fairs, and performances by internationally renowned actors and musicians, all of which make living in Singapore a rich and rewarding experience.
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