About ASB
Located in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area, The American School of Barcelona is a private, non-profit, coeducational day school serving students from 3-18 years old. ASB offers a balanced approach to learning in an international environment for over 900 students.
ASB believes that students learn to their potential when they are inspired. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our teachers provide an education that is both challenging and supportive. They work to ensure that students become active and curious learners – and are both local and global citizens fully prepared for future endeavors and challenges.
ASB’s faculty embodies the values of continuously improving through innovation, creating responsible global citizens, and developing independent and critical thinking students while providing a caring environment that gives students the self-confidence to maximize their potential within a context of diversity. With this in mind, ASB is committed to the professional development of its faculty and offers educators a rich professional experience for continuous growth and improvement. As a teacher at ASB, you will be an active learner, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice.
Position Overview
ASB is seeking a talented, passionate, and collaborative Lower Elementary Homeroom Teacher to cover a maternity leave for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices, and will be committed to creating a joyful, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of all learners.
The successful candidate will have experience implementing evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, including familiarity with UFLI Foundations or a similar structured literacy/phonics program. Candidates should also have experience teaching conceptual mathematics through a student-centered approach such as Bridges in Mathematics or a comparable program. Experience with the Writers Workshop model, Understanding by Design (UbD), Responsive Classroom practices, and language development and acquisition is highly valued.
Main Job Duties




Create a adaptable and engaging classroom environment that supports learning, collaboration, and personal growth
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with ASB curriculum standards and best practices in elementary education
Implement evidence-based literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, including explicit phonics and foundational skills instruction using UFLI Foundations or a similar curriculum
Teach mathematics using a conceptual, student-centered approach such as Bridges in Mathematics or a comparable framework
Utilize the Writers Workshop model to support students’ development as writers through authentic and differentiated instruction
Design learning experiences using Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to promote deep understanding and transfer of learning
Support multilingual learners through an understanding of language development and acquisition
Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture using Responsive Classroom practices and strong behavior management strategies
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, linguistic, social, and emotional needs of students
Assess student learning regularly using a variety of formative and summative measures and maintain accurate student records
Communicate consistently and collaboratively with families regarding student progress and classroom learning
Collaborate effectively with grade-level teammates, learning support staff, specialists, and school leadership to support student success
Participate fully in the life of the school community and contribute positively to team culture
Preferred School-wide Qualifications
Valid teaching credentials and a master’s degree in elementary education or a related field
Recent teaching experience in lower elementary grades
Strong classroom management and social-emotional learning facilitation skills
Experience supporting language development and working with multilingual learners




Experience using data-driven assessment practices to inform differentiated instruction
Evidence of ongoing professional learning and collaboration
Experience working in an internationally and linguistically diverse school setting
Strong oral and written communication skills within a school community
Ability to integrate instructional technology meaningfully into teaching and learning
Familiarity with Spanish language and culture is a plus
All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check as well as a sexual offenders clearance for all other countries where the candidate has lived or worked for a period of 3 months or more, over the last 5 years. As well as that, the verification process includes the cross-check of the requested references, which must cover the last five years of work.
Conditions And Benefits
Contract duration: September 2026 - August 2027
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:0{0}-16:0{0}; optional meetings on Wednesdays from 16:0{0} to 17:30 compensated additionally.
ASB base teacher salary and benefits
Free three-course lunch on school and teacher work days
Contract type: full time contract
Starting date: August 19, 2026
NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
RECRUITING PRINCIPLES:
ASB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, to the maximum extent permitted by law, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
ASB does not discriminate on the basis of sex, marital status, age, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or beliefs, political ideas, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family diversity, disability, illness, or language.
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📌 Elementary Homeroom (maternity cover) (Esplugas de Llobregat)
🏢 THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA
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