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Arabic & Islamic Coordinator

Bright Learners Private School

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Housing Allowance included in salary

Full Airfare Reimbursement included in salary

Start August 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Arabic & Islamic
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. degree in an appropriate field, M.A. or M.S. preferred.
Experience in an independent school environment is preferred, showcasing your familiarity with the unique aspects of private education.
Excellent collegiality, professionalism, and organizational ability, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
Superior oral and written communication skills, facilitating effective communication with students, colleagues, and parents.
Intermediate English skills

Job Benefits:

Visa
Medical Insurance
Bursary
Full Airfare Reimbursement included in salary
Housing Allowance included in salary

Job Description:

The Arabic & Islamic Coordinator is part of the Middle Leadership team and is responsible for managing the Arabic Curriculum and Islamic Curriculum (MOE subjects), demonstrating outstanding teaching (partial teaching load), developing and monitoring the teachers within the department, monitoring teaching & learning and student progress and attainment. A key component of the role will be to ensure the consistency of high-quality instruction across phases with a focus on raising attainment.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an Arabic & Islamic department improvement plan, working in conjunction with the school’s strategic plan to move the school forward
Carry out data analysis and track student progress
Manage and develop a department of teachers by school’s continual professional development strategy
Appraise department staff using the school's Framework for Learning and Teaching and Appraisal criteria
Demonstrate outstanding knowledge of the KHDA Framework and demonstrate excellent student-centered teaching skills which lead to strong results and outcomes - Please note some hours will be dedicated to teaching
Demonstrate excellent and innovative pedagogical practice, including the use of educational technology
Implement workplace policies and practices
Coach and mentor staff, providing advice and feedback
Assess and monitor student progress, implementing impact plans where necessary
Report on the progress of both student's departmental teachers
Manage the department budget and resources
Prepare for KHDA School Inspection and NEASC visit by criteria and follow through with the action plan
Coordinate teacher allocation and rooms
Contribute to learner discipline
Incorporate Gifted and Talented into the Department
Conduct an extra-curricular activity

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Bright Learners Private School, located in the heart of Dubai in Al Rashidiya. Following an American curriculum, Bright Learners Private School provides Dubai residents with affordable schooling led by highly qualified American teachers.

Our spacious, open, and newly remodeled campus serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 6, with plans to further expand and offer levels up to 12th grade.

Prospective members of the school’s community will immediately notice that Bright Learners Private School is dedicated to academic excellence and ensuring a bright future for every child.

Our Mission

To cultivate an inclusive learning community that challenges learners to reach their optimum success and empowers them to become contributing members of the local and global community

Our Vision

A community where all children feel loved, inspired, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential

Learning Pillars

To provide innovatively and inspired learning for self, for change, for all

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This is a Direct to School Job

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