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Early Years/Elementary Curriculum Coordinator

The Universal American School is looking for a knowledgeable and charismatic Curriculum Coordinator.

Posted: October 2019

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Location	Hawally, Kuwait
Start Date	January 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Fully Furnished Apartment including utilities and internet services along with a small gym, access to school heated pool, full laundry facilities, etc
Local and International Professional Development opportunities
Health Insurance - worldwide coverage except for emergencies in the United States and Canada
Round trip airfare from home to Kuwait
Life Insurance - up to 12 months salary
Kuwait Government Insurance
Yearly Increment
Free Tuition up to 2 children
No Absence Bonus
End of service payment
Settling In Allowance
Work Permit/ Residency paid by the school
Opportunities for additional income: tutoring, coaching, AP course instructor, Team Leader/Head of Department and substituting

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Master
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Finland
Major	Curriculum and Instruction-Early Childhood/Elementary
Additional School Requirements
Masters degree in education, curriculum, and instruction, assessment, or related education administrative leadership field is preferred, with the appropriate USA, or comparable, licensure Minimum of five to ten years of experience in curriculum and instruction or a similar role Native English speaker Great understanding of Child development and best practices Able to work with many different personalities and have a strong work ethic

About the School

The Universal American School – Kuwait, (UAS), is a non-profit, private, coeducational, college-preparatory day school serving a multi-national student body of approximately 1800 students from nursery to grade 12. The school’s Owner: Mrs. Nora Al Ghanim is supported by an Advisory Board composed of 7 members who represent various aspects of Kuwait’s Business, Academic, Medical, and Political demographic. UAS is accredited by the Council of International Schools, (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC). The Universal American School, celebrating its 48th year as a non-profit, private co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving an international student body of approximately 1730 Pre-School-12 students. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the school is located on a two-acre site in Hawally, a suburb of Kuwait City. All teachers are highly qualified and experienced educators. UAS offers an American, student-centered academic program, enhanced with a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) options. Extra-curricular offerings include student government, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, drama, art, computer, and sustainability. Additionally, a variety of athletics (basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, badminton, and track & field), and the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) round out a well-balanced learning community. Our facility features swimming pools, an indoor gymnasium, a 320-seat auditorium, a well-equipped health clinic, and four high school and two middle school science labs. The school utilizes a wireless technology environment with a well-developed Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. UAS graduates attend top universities as global citizens. We invite you to join something truly special. Please visit our website at www.uas.edu.kw for more specifics about our school.