After 60 years, an outstanding group of dedicated teachers and staff who come from 22 different countries has replaced the original faculty of ten American mothers, who were largely volunteers. What has remained constant throughout the years is the school’s abiding passion for academic excellence in an international environment, its commitment to volunteerism, and its integral role in the broader American and Singapore communities.
Education in the past has been good at making kids fit the mold: the IB mold, the AP mold, the IGCSE mold. The mold often says what is possible and what is not. Singapore American School, however, is giving students possibilities like never before with personalized learning, new course offerings, and passion pathways. Students at SAS find their true selves rather than letting a system define who they can become and how far they can go.
Possibilities don’t make school easier, but they make it different and provide personal awakenings for kids who are looking for more. The direction SAS is taking reflects what made us one of the most desirable international schools in the first place.
Singapore American School is known for an unmistakable culture of excellence, extraordinary care, and possibilities. We nurture in our students a passion for and commitment to deep intellectual and personal exploration. SAS students grow up in a community where every student learns at high levels, every student is known and advocated for, and every student personalizes their learning.
Careers
Experts in their own fields, our teachers are part of what is uniquely SAS—our teachers aspire to be forever memorable as life-defining mentors in our students' academic, extracurricular, and social development. Our teachers are truly our greatest strength.
Our positions:
- Administrator Openings
- Faculty Openings
- Professional Staff Openings
Professional Development
Just as much as Singapore American School is known for its excellence, the school has a proud history of continuous improvement. We are deeply committed to every teacher participating in DuFour-modeled professional learning communities and continue to see growth in student learning across subjects and grades since adopting professional learning communities (PLCs).
SAS encourages and supports professional development that enhances lifelong learning for all faculty and staff. Professional development for faculty members is extensive and takes place in Singapore, the United States, and around the world through:
- Self-directed Learning
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Professional Learning Networks
- Staff and External Coaches
- Conferences, workshop, courses, institutes
- Site visits at other school
- On-site doctoral degree program through University of Southern California
Living in Singapore
The school is located in one of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic, and multi-cultural countries. Singapore, a city-state, is known as a world leader in educational quality, innovation, and investment, and is rich in contrast and color with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts, and architecture.
Historically a bridge between East and West, Singapore continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. The country is a showcase of racial and religious harmony, with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Jewish people living and working side by side while respecting their many differences. Although English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are the four official languages of Singapore, English is the language of business and education and it bridges people of different ethnic groups.
Singapore is one of the world’s most prosperous countries with a high standard of living and excellent quality of life for expatriates, due to its world-class infrastructure, year-round tropical climate, low health risks, low air pollution, low crime rates, and world-class health and transportation infrastructure. A thriving and diverse arts and cultural scene complements a network of museums and galleries, international art fairs, and performances by internationally renowned actors and musicians, all of which make living in Singapore a rich and rewarding experience.
