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Santiago Christian School is a richly diverse, private, English-language, international Christian school located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Consistent with our mission to form personas íntegras who reflect Jesus in character, wisdom, and influence, we recruit called and qualified professionals who demonstrate a personal passion for growing in spiritual maturity, pursuing professional development, and fostering a school-wide community of grace. SCS serves Dominican families, missionary families, and the international business community, so to teach at SCS is to live out our motto: Shaping the Lives of Those who will Shape the Nation.
Job opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year are listed below. If you are interested in joining the Santiago Christian School family as an educator, please send an email with a cover letter and resume (including license information) to humanresources@scs.edu.do.
Computer Science Teacher
January 23, 2026
Santiago Christian School seeks a Computer Science Teacher to be a part of a K-12 STEM program that can serve as a model and resource in the Dominican Republic. The Computer Science Teacher will be responsible for teaching assigned classes in a program of technology instruction aligned to CSTA and AP standards. This includes teaching coding skills, foundational computing concepts such as the Internet and data, and ethical implications of technology in a course sequence that culminates in AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A. The Computer Science Teacher will also assist with coaching the robotics team. The ideal candidate will be able to equip students with the skills they need to use technology proficiently and creatively and to become ethical digital citizens of an interconnected world. The candidate must demonstrate a passion for discipling students and helping fulfill the school’s mission of forming personas íntegras who reflect Jesus in character, wisdom, and influence. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a U.S. state teacher certification as well as evidence of an evangelical Christian faith commitment. Two years of experience is preferred, and previous international teaching experience is a plus. Basic understanding of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
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Spiritual Life Coordinator / Chaplain
December 22, 2025
SCS is seeking a Spiritual Life Coordinator to lead student discipleship and spiritual formation within a diverse secondary school community. This role includes some teaching, pastoral care, and leadership of spiritual life programs, with a focus on guiding students to grow in Christlike character, wisdom, and faith. The successful candidate will work closely with the Spiritual Life team to support both school-wide programming and individualized spiritual growth for students.
Candidates are preferably licensed teachers with at least two years of experience, have formal Bible or theological training, and demonstrate a deep love for Jesus and commitment to evangelical Christian education. Youth ministry experience and the ability to work effectively with adolescents are essential. Experience in cross-cultural settings is strongly preferred. Fluency in English is required; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
Associate Teacher
November 20, 2025
SCS is seeking candidates for the positions of Early Childhood Education (PK3 through Kinder) Associate Teacher and Elementary (Grades 1 through 4) Associate Teacher. Candidates will have evidence of an evangelical Christian faith commitment. The Associate Teacher will have a bachelor’s degree and possess or be working toward a Dominican teaching credential. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using English language is required. The Associate Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to assist in the education of students in a warm and nurturing environment. An ideal candidate will love students, be committed to academic excellence, and have a passion for education.
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Music Teacher
November 20, 2025
Santiago Christian School seeks a trained and visionary Music Teacher to join a dynamic team of faculty in a growing fine arts program. SCS is committed to a vision of becoming a model for excellence in the arts in the Dominican Republic. The Music Teacher will teach a variety of music classes and collaborate with a team of teacher leaders to direct a fully staged musical theater production, in addition to having optional opportunities to teach private lessons. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a U.S. state teacher certification as well as evidence of an evangelical Christian faith commitment. Two years of experience is preferred, and previous international teaching experience is a plus. Basic understanding of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
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Elementary Teacher
November 20, 2025
SCS is seeking individuals who love students, love Jesus, and are committed to academic excellence. The individual should be a fluent English speaker with a degree in elementary education, a U.S. state teacher certification/licensure, and evidence of an evangelical Christian faith commitment. Candidates must be relationally focused and have the necessary skills to work in a team-based, professional learning community. Successful candidates understand or have experience with English as a Second Language immersion strategies in the classroom. Two years of experience is preferred, and previous teaching experience in an international school setting is a plus. Basic understanding of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
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