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American International School in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Start July 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

All candidates must have a valid teaching qualification/certification in a relevant area
Master’s degree with several years teaching experience is preferred
We are an IB World school and welcome candidates with IB teaching experiences

Job Benefits:

International health care
Tax free income
School provided housing in year one and subsequent years if wanted
Housing allowance in year two (optional)
School pays 50% of electricity and water bills
Settling in allowance
End of service payment
Annual professional development allowance
Round trip annual airfare
Tuition support for dependent children

Job Description:

AISA faculty are student centered and have a working knowledge of standards based educational practices. We are looking for dedicated professionals who can nurture student potential while contributing to a positive learning climate and culture. At AISA we are looking for teachers who can create learning experiences for students that require their collective knowledge to solve real world problems. In addition to the skills mentioned we are seeking staff/faculty who are equally committed to child protection and safety. We would love to hear from you and discuss the possibility of joining our dynamic learning community.

Responsibilities

Provides input in the development of a system-wide and building level programs that enables students to use technology as learning tools
Investigates and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the school program
Gathers information documenting the effectiveness of the program, interprets this information, and provides constructive input in evaluation of the program
Provides training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals. Provides training to teachers in computer competencies
Provides training to teachers to ensure integration of student computer competencies as outlined by the administration
Participates in the development of activities that help integrate technology into various curriculum areas within the school
Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology
Provides resource information relating to new techniques and practices that relate to the use of technology and that enable students to use technology as a learning tool

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The American International School in Abu Dhabi is celebrating its 23rd anniversary, having been established in 1995 to provide local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi with high quality American education. Current enrollment sits at over 1400 students coming from over 70 different countries.

Based on American standards and an international curriculum, AISA received its first accreditation in October 1997 from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), and in January 2010 was accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AISA offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UAE and later became the first school in Abu Dhabi to be authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program (PYP).

AISA is known among other schools in Abu Dhabi for the diversity and excellence of its faculty who originate mostly in North America but are joined by colleagues from Britain, Australia, South Africa and other countries.

We invite qualified applicants wishing to join our school to submit their credentials for review and consideration. Positions at AISA are much sought after. We receive many applications and, the selection process is very competitive. Our recruitment efforts are dedicated to engaging only the very best teaching professionals... our children deserve nothing less!

Please be advised that AISA recruits only professional educators who are in possession of at least a bachelor's degree with a current teaching certificate, plus at least two years' experience as a certified teacher. AISA is an English medium school and complete fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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