Working at ASA

The American School of Antananarivo (ASA) is a not for profit school. Grounded in U.S. Common Core standards, thoughtfully designed through the IB frameworks, and enriched by our Malagasy context, learning at ASA is both globally minded and locally connected. Our largest nationalities are Malagasy, French and American, and our student body of 195 represents 25+ nationalities. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we have offered the PYP since 2012, the DP since 2018, and the MYP since 2024. At ASA, our school culture is grounded in the Malagasy value of “Fihavanana”, which embodies connection, mutual support, and community well-being. We are a small, caring school where students are known, supported, and challenged to become their best selves. Our faculty and families foster a culture of trust, inclusivity, and collaboration, nurturing inquiry, integrity, and innovation in every classroom.

ASA teachers enjoy a low cost of living, comfortable housing, a modern campus, and ample opportunity to explore Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity and diverse landscapes—from lush rainforests and coral-fringed coasts to the island’s unique wildlife and vibrant local culture.

Antananarivo is widely regarded as a desirable family post by expatriates, however Madagascar is also one of the poorest countries in the world, and faced with developing world challenges.  Applicants should be ready to embrace both the rewarding Malagasy experiences and the practical realities of living and working in an LEDC country.

ASA is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy in place. All applicants will be subject to identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, which will include an exploration of any gaps within employment. Police clearances are required, referees will be contacted and previous employers will specifically be asked questions regarding the applicant’s suitability to work with children.

Current Openings

At ASA we are always happy to receive interest from highly qualified teacher applicants. We post our openings internationally on Search Associates. ASA aims to recruit the very best teacher for every position, from around the globe. We are an equal opportunities employer and diversity is important to us. We will carefully consider each application to ensure that we get the best teachers for our students.

Alternatively, for teachers who are not associated with the platform above, please send a covering letter and CV in one-page pdf format to recruitment@asamadagascar.org. Please find below our current job openings:

Elementary and / or Secondary School

  • PYP & MYP French and Spanish Teacher

We are looking for an inspiring and collaborative language acquisition teacher to work primarily with our PYP and MYP French Acquisition students. Teachers at our school have a commitment to an inclusive and international-minded education that is conceptually driven while prioritizing student well-being. We endeavor to help students make meaningful connections between the local Malagasy and global contexts, so being open-minded to learn about our host country and adapting this knowledge into lesson content is important.  This role will also actively support the co-curricular program, which may include serving as a MYP grade level advisor, service learning advisor, and after-school activity leader. This person will also teach year 2 of DP Spanish ab initio for one year as we phase out the program.

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  • PYP & MYP Music Teacher

We are looking for an inspiring, collaborative, inquiry-based music teacher to work with our PYP and MYP students in our one class per grade level IB continuum school. Classes are conducted in a band room, providing ample space to accommodate all classroom activities. It is fully furnished with Orff-Schulwerk instruments, electric keyboards, and rock and woodwind band equipment. ASA has moved from a performance-based curriculum to an inquiry-based IB curriculum. Teachers at our school have a commitment to an inclusive and international-minded education that is conceptually driven while prioritizing student well-being. We endeavor to help students make meaningful connections between the local Malagasy and global contexts, so being open-minded to learn about our host country and adapting this knowledge into lesson content is important. This role will also actively support the co-curricular program, which may include serving as a MYP grade level advisor, service learning advisor, and after-school activity leader. The music teacher is expected to inspire, support, and potentially lead music performances as displays of learning or to accompany ASA community events.

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