Working at AISC
Each year, new colleagues join our community, bringing fresh ideas, diverse backgrounds, and a shared commitment to impact.
Working at AISC
At AISC, we believe that our greatest strength lies not just in what we teach, but in who we are—together.
As a member of our team, you will find a place where your passion for education, growth, and community converges with ours.
Why AISC is More than a Workplace
- Discovery & Growth: We are committed to continuous learning for students and staff. AISC offers robust opportunities for professional development, collaborative innovation, and creative exploration. We encourage you to ask bold questions, try new approaches, and help shape the future of learning.
- Belonging & Inclusion: AISC is home to a richly diverse community where cultures, perspectives, and experiences come together. We cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and free to bring their authentic self. Here, relationships, belonging, and mutual respect matter.
- Wellbeing & Support: We understand that wellbeing underpins our ability to teach, lead, and grow. We strive to nurture physical, emotional, and professional health for every member of our team.
- Responsibility & Integrity: We hold ourselves to high standards—for our students, our community, and the world beyond. As part of AISC, you will join a team dedicated to ethical action, stewardship of our shared environment, and meaningful contributions that extend beyond the classroom.
- Purpose & Impact: At AISC, we’re united by a clear purpose: to nurture learners who chart their unique paths and transform curiosity into action. Here, you become part of a mission-driven community that supports young people to grow, innovate, and make positive change.
Life at AISC
Before you take our word for it, hear directly from the people who make this community what it is.
Our Life at AISC five-part video series offers an honest look at what it means to work here—the culture, the collaboration, the joy, and the everyday moments that shape our commitment to excellence.
These stories come from colleagues across the school who bring the AISC Core to life. Their experiences reflect what we strive for: a place where belonging is real, curiosity is encouraged, and purpose guides our work.
Diversity Statement
Diversity and inclusion are core to the AISC school culture. We strongly encourage applications from educators who bring varied identities to further enrich our community.
Experienced and Diverse Teachers
We look for licensed educators who bring strong experience, reflective practice, and a commitment to excellence. Applicants should have at least three years of successful teaching experience, and a master’s degree is preferred.
The American International School Chennai is committed to providing a salary and benefits package competitive with leading Asian international schools. Click below for information about current employment opportunities and how to apply.
Student Safety
Student protection is a primary responsibility of schools in all contexts across the globe. The American International School Chennai (AISC) takes this responsibility with utmost seriousness and pledges to ensure that all appropriate plans and measures are taken to ensure student safety at all times. AISC recognises the gravity and difficulty of this pledge and that we must stay committed to integrity, compassion, and self-reflection in the domain of student safety.