Middle School Learning Support Teacher (FT, temp. position) August 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026 for the duration of a leave

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American School of The Hague (ASH) is looking for a temporary full-time Middle School Learning Support Teacher from August 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026 for the duration of a leave.
Start Date: August 1, 2026

Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands 
Language Skills: Fluent English is Essential

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 Learning Support/Inclusive Education Teacher with at least two years of successful experience delivering academic intervention at an international Middle School level. You have a degree in Learning Support or Inclusive Education, preferably a Master’s degree. You have recently completed training or professional development in collaboration and supporting differentiated instruction and inclusive best practices. You integrate technology into your instruction and see IT as an enabler for you and for learning.

In addition you have:

• a good working knowledge of current best practice techniques and instructional strategies that positively impact student success,
• the ability to flexibly move between different service delivery models,
• knowledge and understanding of the physical and emotional development of Middle School age students,
• a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of standard Middle School curricula.

The Role: As the Middle School Learning Support Teacher you will work collaboratively with students, their families, and teachers to address individual academic needs and foster student progress. You provide a variety of service delivery models to best meet student needs. Serving as a case manager for identified students, actively contributing to their academic success and personal growth. This role is supervised by the Student Support Director.

The Work: You will establish positive, safe, and trusting relationships with students, their families, and teachers to foster student progress related to students’ academic needs. You plan, communicate, and deliver high quality academic support by utilizing data-based decision making and evidence-based strategies. As an active member of the Student Support Team, you actively participate in the advisory program, and other school initiatives.

In addition you;

Serve as case manager to identified students, including:

• Gather relevant background information related to students’ academic strengths and challenges
• Maintain updated and accurate student information files
• Summarize educational assessment results and incorporate information into support plans
• Collect and analyze screening as well as progress monitoring data to identify student needs, adjust interventions, and report progress to parents, faculty, staff, and team members.

Plan, prepare, and deliver small-group interventions to Middle School students,
Build strong relationships with teachers based on mutual trust and strengths,
Support the planning and implementation of accommodations for students in the classroom that are determined by student need and class content,
Offer ongoing support to faculty, staff, and parents in order to accelerate student growth,
Establish and maintain ongoing professional communication and collaboration with service providers on and off campus in order to maximize student development,
Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the Student Support Director.

Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you. Please apply online by clicking on 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.

Child Protection and Safety
The American School of The Hague 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.