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Elementary School Teacher

Teacher

Fresher

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

December 08 2021

Company : Al-Futtaim Group

Employment Type : Full time

Company Details :
Universal American School is a PreK-12 US curriculum and IB World® school offering the IBPYP in the Elementary, a tailored inquiry based programme in the middle school following the AERO and NGSS as standards, and a choice of the IBDP, AP/AP Capstone or US High School Diploma pathways at the high school level. Universal American School is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), the International Baccalaureate (IB) and operates under the local regulator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The school was rated “Very Good” in its latest inspection by the KHDA in 2018/2019.

Universal American School is run on a not-for-profit basis and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) . Founded in 2005, the school has delivered an inclusive, diverse and academically sound programme to thousands of students year on year. Our alumni have gone on to study at leading institutions of higher education in the US, Canada, the UK the UAE and other parts of the world.

Universal American School is proud of its association with the AFEF, part of the Al Futtaim Group (AFG) which is a leading family business in the region whose portfolio includes the likes of IKEA, Marks & Spencer’s, Lexus, Toyota and many more. Leveraging on the capabilities within AFG, and as a result of its not-for-profit status, the school offers a scholarship programme and an advanced model of student internships packaged under an “experiential learning” continuum.

The student and staff body at Universal American School is made up of over 80 different nationalities ; this diversity gives the school one of its most fundamental traits as a community.

Under AFEF, Universal American School aspires to lead on the implementation of a US and international educational programme that is future compliant, focused on personalised learning and rich in opportunities for growth and achieving personal bests.
 

Job Description

Universal American School is looking for educators who can:
Enthuse, excite and pique curiosity whilst maintaining rigour and academic focus
Challenge students, each at a level appropriate to their ability, whilst maintaining high expectations of all at all times
Deliver outstanding lessons by ensuring, day in and day out, that ALL students are making rapid and sustained progress
Collect data and use it meaningfully to inform their planning and instruction
Use technology meaningfully and transformatively (ideally in an iOS environment)
Be part of an exciting journey towards uncompromising excellence.

In addition to the above, the successful applicant will be required to have the following:
A BEd or a bachelor degree with a recognised Teaching License/ post-graduate teaching qualification
IB-approved PYP training (desired), or an interest in/knowledge of inquiry-based instruction
Relevant classroom experience of 3 years or more (applicants who do not meet this requirement might still be considered depending on the strength of their application)
Cultural savviness/sensitivity and the willingness to work in a fast-paced and high expectations environment
A growth mindset, resilience and an unwavering commitment to personal growth

Typical Employee Offer

We offer an excellent remuneration package which includes:
A competitive tax-free salary ,
F urnished accommodation (or a housing allowance),
M edical insurance ,
V isa /residency costs ,
A relocation allowanc e,
An annual flight allowance ,
S chool places at a 100% discount for up to two school-aged dependants ,
Al Futtaim Group discounts on a variety of commodities (automotive, F&B, retail…).
 

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