Openings
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 Ăntegras 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 2025-2026 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.
Secondary Physics Teacher
Santiago Christian School seeks an experienced Physics Teacher to help build a STEM program that can serve as an example and resource in a country that ranks 133 out of 137 in math and science education (World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report, 2017-2018). Successful candidates can implement Next Generation Science Standards with hands-on inquiry-based labs and activities in the area of Physics. The Physics Teacher will support the goal of igniting students’ passion for discovery, critical thinking, and engaging the world through science as a reflection of its Creator. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree as well as evidence of an evangelical Christian faith commitment. Teacher certification and two years of experience is preferred, and previous experience in an international school is a plus. Basic understanding of Spanish is helpful, but not required.
Elementary Teacher
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.