Work at ACS
- About Us
- Teaching & Working at ACS
- Professional Development
- Working & Living in Lebanon
- HR Office
- Career Opportunities
About Us
We at ACS have a deep connection to each other and our school. For many of us, it is not just a place of employment or learning. It is a second home where we share a set of values and expectations and enjoy mutual support and respect. The deep Lebanese and American roots of this unique institution date to 1905 when the faculty of the American University of Beirut established a school to educate primarily American expatriate children of faculty, missionaries and diplomats. Over the last 120 years ACS has evolved to become a vital and influential player in the Lebanese educational landscape as an exemplar of student-centered, inquiry-based teaching and learning and as early adopters of best practices and innovation. For instance, ACS was the first school in Lebanon to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) degree, the first school to adopt Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the first school to host a TEDx event.
Today ACS’s student body is over half Lebanese. Many of our students stay at ACS for the majority of their primary and secondary school education. As a result, ACS is not your typical international school; rather, it looks and feels more like a US independent school operating overseas.
Watch the video below to hear our teachers, students, and parents explain why they have chosen ACS to be their school and second home in Lebanon.
Why ACS
Teaching & Working at ACS
ACS Beirut provides a unique educational experience for children in grades Nursery through 12, one that is more student-centered and empowering than other schools in Lebanon. Our teachers don’t stand in the front of the classroom and dispense their knowledge to students. Rather, our teachers are experts in their subject areas who use that expertise to collaborate with students in their learning. They are guides, they are referees, they are thought-provokers, and they forge productive relationships with their students. To be a successful teacher at ACS requires the following:
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expertise in one’s subject area
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a willingness constantly to reflect on and tweak one’s practice
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a desire to collaborate with colleagues across the division and the entire school
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an ability to develop supportive, mutually respectful, collaborative relationships with students
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an awareness that parents are partners in the education of their children and that these relationships often require diplomacy, empathy, and the ability to listen
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a commitment to working with students outside of classrooms in activities, clubs, athletic teams, and field trips
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strength to articulate ideas and opinions but also to adhere to the mission, values, vision, and strategic direction of the school
Working as Staff
Our facilities, security, business, human resources, IT, and health teams play important operational roles. Without them, the school, quite simply, would not function. As a reflection of this, all children of faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission as per our school’s policy.
We know that well-informed staff are more effective staff. We provide opportunities for all team members to learn more about our academic program, pedagogical trends, and strategic initiatives. As important, we encourage ACS staff to get to know the students and to take advantage of opportunities to share their expertise and to volunteer at events. As always, we expect all employees to adhere to ACS core values and to incorporate these into their daily work and interactions with each other and all those in our community.
Professional Development
ACS strives to provide numerous and varied professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. These include regularly scheduled in-service days throughout the year, during which we focus on school-wide or divisional initiatives. We also utilize the expertise of outside consultants as needed to help us home in on a particular aspect of pedagogy, curriculum, or other topic in education. For example, Bridget Doogan recently completed a 4-day “Adaptive Schools” certificate program with 60 of our faculty members.
We send faculty and staff to relevant professional development conferences or more specialized programs. These can be initiated by the school or individual faculty members, and are approved based on the connection to our mission, pedagogical practices, and strategic initiatives. Decisions are made by the Professional Development Committee, which includes the Head of School and other members of the Leadership Team.
As a member of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA), we benefit from the wide variety of online and in-person professional development opportunities that NESA provides.
Working & Living in Lebanon
ACS is located in cosmopolitan Beirut, a city of approximately 2.5 million residents once dubbed the “Paris of the Middle East.” Arabic is the official language but both English and French are spoken widely. Lebanon is known for its rich culture, delicious cuisine, splendid scenery, and the warmth and resilience of its people. Within an hours’ drive from Beirut one can access spectacular hiking and skiing, picturesque traditional villages, award-winning vineyards, and ancient archaeological sites dating to the Pheonician, Roman, and Crusader periods. Rafik Hariri airport is only a 20-minute drive from campus, and direct flights to Europe as well as Cairo, Amman and other Middle Eastern capitals, are easily obtainable.
ACS is fortunately located just meters from the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and next to the American University of Beirut, the country’s and region’s top university and hospital system. Within a short walk are a variety of cafes, shops and essential services, as well as the Corniche – a seaside promenade ideal for walking and jogging. The nearby neighborhoods of Achrafieh, Mar Mikhael and Saifi offer a sophisticated array of upscale boutiques, bistros and cultural venues within historical, pedestrian-friendly settings.
Overseas hires will find the following video and Instagram feeds especially useful as a means of gaining insight into ACS and Lebanon.
@LebanonByDann
@LorientToday
@LebanonTrail
HR Office
The Human Resource Department led by Director Jocelyne Diab Bitar is the campus resource center for professional services and information in the areas of recruitment, benefits, compensation, training and development, employment records, employment processes and transactions, personnel policies and legal compliance, and employee relations. Its goal is to provide prompt and comprehensive services to all employees, thereby supporting the school’s overall operations and mission.
Career Opportunities
At the American Community School Beirut, we firmly believe that quality education is highly dependent on both the recruitment and development of a talented and a vibrant Faculty and Staff. We place critical importance, and expend considerable energy, on the recruitment and training of our Faculty and Staff.
Each year we work hard to intentionally recruit and retain an outstanding group of Faculty because we care deeply about our mission. Thinking about living and working in Lebanon at ACS means advancing understanding of this fascinating and important region of the world. It means exploring Beirut and the beautiful countryside, knowing the Lebanese people, to being in close proximity to the Mediterranean and its wonderful climate, and working closely with interesting colleagues and motivated and talented students.
- Search Associates
- The International Educator
- University of Northern Iowa
- Global Recruitment Collaborative
Our vacancies are updated online through the HR Office as they become available. We use our own forms as well as those professional sites you may be listed on as a teaching professional. Annually, we subscribe to several international teaching search firms, as we look for qualified teachers worldwide.
Leadership Opportunities
Faculty Opportunities
Middle School Math Teacher (Substitute)
Summary
The Middle School Math Teacher designs and implements a rigorous and engaging mathematics curriculum that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. The teacher creates a student-centered learning environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. The teacher supports the intellectual, emotional, and social development of students and works in close partnership with parents, colleagues, and administrators. S/he promotes a positive image of the school, its mission, and educational philosophy while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designs and delivers dynamic, student-centered math lessons aligned with AERO, Common Core, or other relevant standards.
- Encourages mathematical thinking through inquiry-based, hands-on, and real-world problem-solving approaches.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners and supports students in developing confidence in their mathematical abilities.
- Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and inform instruction.
- Integrates technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance mathematical understanding.
- Encourages students to develop a growth mindset, perseverance, and independent problem-solving skills.
- Collaborates with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Actively participates in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and curriculum planning sessions.
- Serves as an advisor to a small group of students, supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
- Builds and maintains strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and the school community.
- Participates in the Middle School Outdoor Education Program, which may require travel and overnight stays.
- Engages in extra-curricular activities, including after-school programs, clubs, or coaching opportunities.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics.
Experience
- A minimum of three years of teaching experience in mathematics at the middle school level.
- Experience with inquiry-based, student-driven learning approaches preferred.
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and best practices in math pedagogy.
Staff Opportunities
HS Administrative Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as a liaison between the High School Office and students, parents, and any third party that may come to campus.
- Collaborates with the IB Coordinator for students’ registration and related administrative work.
- Collaborates with the Dean of Students / Counselors as needed.
- Schedules teachers’ duties and follows up.
- Compiles and submits teachers’ attendance/substitute reports and arranges for substitution.
- Organizes, schedules events/meetings, reserves pertinent facilities, and follows up.
- Monitors and follows up the discipline referrals on the student database program.
- Organizes, processes, updates, and maintains students/faculty records/files.
- Assists in solving student problems.
- Organizes, prints and distributes students’ progress reports.
- Supports the scheduler as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual general budget.
- Maintains the content of HS Safe.
- Handles all purchase requests.
- Maintains/monitors the accuracy of the expenditure of the budget.
- Handles requests for Physical Plant and IT.
- Performs administrative support duties.
- Other duties as required by the position.
Job Requirements
- BA in a related field.
- 3–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in education.
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Good command of English and basic Arabic.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Student Information Systems (SIS).
LS Executive Administrative Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities
Lower School Scheduler
Creating schedules for Early Childhood (EC) and Elementary (ES) requires a combination of technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excel and Google Sheets are used to create class schedules. The scheduler may use any other software compatible with the scheduling system.
- Create schedules based on a 10-day cycle.
- Ensure class durations, transitions, and breaks are well-structured.
- Create multiple worksheets for homerooms, Arabic, special subjects, and rooms.
- Create schedules that maximize learning time and minimize disruptions.
- Ensure that each teacher has the correct assignments.
- Ensure that all schedules (homerooms and specialists) are balanced and meet students’ and faculty needs.
- Adjust schedules to resolve teacher and room conflicts.
- Make changes as needed throughout the year.
- Create and balance duty schedules for all faculty.
- Adjust schedules for early dismissal days.
- Maintain schedules for school events (Pump It Up, Field Day, MAP Testing, celebrations, etc.).
Teacher Absence Management
- Receive and document teacher absence notifications, typically in the morning before school starts.
- Communicate with administrators and related faculty about teacher absences and substitute coverage.
- Verify that teachers fill out leave requests and ensure proper records are submitted to HR.
- Maintain a detailed list of all teacher absences, including dates, reasons, and assigned substitutes.
Substitute Coordination
- Communicate with HR regarding the list of substitute teachers from outside the school and ensure they have submitted all required documents before they start subbing.
- Assign substitute teachers to observe classes before they start subbing.
- Call substitute teachers early in the morning once a teacher absence is noted or a few days earlier for a planned absence.
- Assign substitute teachers (daily subs, short-term, and long-term) as needed based on availability.
- Notify the appropriate administrators and staff/faculty of any coverage changes.
- Communicate assignments to substitutes, providing necessary details such as class schedules and lesson plans.
- Attach and approve the submitted forms to the leave forms through the helpdesk and submit them to Principals and HR for final approval.
- Communicate and follow up with HR, the Business Office, and substitute teachers about payment to ensure payments are issued on time.
My Conference Time Administrator
- Add faculty members and create their usernames and passwords at the beginning of the school year.
- Create and set up conference schedules for teachers and parents as needed.
- Create/print PDF reports of scheduled conferences to share with teachers and administrators as needed.
Veracross Administrator
Manage and maintain the Student Information System in Early Childhood and Elementary:
- Maintain accurate records for students, teachers, and courses in Veracross.
- Create and update subjects, courses, and class sections.
- Enroll students in their respective courses and sections.
- Assign homeroom and specialist teachers to their appropriate classes.
- Assign students to their appropriate classes and homeroom teachers.
- Adjust student placements as needed throughout the year.
- Create queries with information as needed.
Report Cards / Academic Records
- Oversee report card setup for Early Childhood and Elementary.
- Manage grading templates and follow up on teacher data entry.
- Ensure timely publication of report cards to parents.
- Troubleshoot grading or comment-related issues with teachers and administrators.
Support Faculty with System Functionalities
- Assist teachers, staff, and administrators with Veracross-related inquiries.
- Help faculty with system functionalities, including grade entry, attendance, and reporting.
Communication and Coordination
- Ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and security in accordance with school policies.
- Work closely with the School Student Information System Specialist to resolve issues.
- Communicate with the Admissions and Business Office regarding any updated information from parents related to student records (withdrawals, enrollments, attendance, and parent requests for report cards and certificates of completion for a specific grade level).
- Assist parents in accessing Veracross to view student information and report cards.
- Issue report cards to parents in a timely manner.
Managing Budget for Both Divisions (EC and ES)
- Use Dolphin as a Budget Management Tool.
- Enter all budget data in Dolphin for the current school year.
- Coordinate with the Business Office and follow instructions to ensure that the entered data matches the allocated budget for both EC and ES.
- Maintain budget sheets with detailed descriptions, including all overseas and local purchases.
- Create a detailed breakdown of local expenses (classroom supplies, events, gifts, student activities, etc.).
- Share a summary of all budgeted amounts with principals and the Business Office for approval before the deadline.
- Extract reports from the system during the school year to review expenses and remaining balances (surplus or deficit).
Managing Purchase Requests for EC and ES Throughout the Year
- Submit purchase tickets to the Business Office through the helpdesk with detailed requests.
- Track expenses, purchase requests, and payments to ensure they align with the approved budget.
- Track monthly spending to avoid overspending.
- Follow up with the Purchasing Department regarding spending (photocopying and stationery supplies).
- Communicate with vendors and the Purchasing Department regarding prices and orders as needed.
- Communicate with faculty regarding placing and receiving orders.
Managing Shared Google Drives for Faculty (EC and ES) Throughout the Year
- Create and maintain folders in the EC and ES shared drives for different subjects to share with faculty as needed.
- Organize digital files in shared drives to ensure smooth accessibility.
- Monitor user access and remove inactive users as needed.
- Ensure confidential files (student records, assessments) are restricted to authorized personnel.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in education.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Student Information Systems (SIS).
- Proven experience in scheduling—ability to create, manage, and adjust schedules for faculty, students, and school events.