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Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Department: Elementary School

Reports: Division Principal, Division Assistant Principal, Coordinator

Interfaces With: Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Divisional Offices

The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum.
  • Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age students KG-5
  • Organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
  • Planning, preparing and presenting differentiated lessons that cater the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
  • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities.
  • Preparing, marking and providing feedback to facilitate positive student development.
  • Meeting requirements for the assessment. Records, evaluates and reports student’s development.
  • Providing feedback to parents on student's progress.
  • Working collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate work.
  • Organizing and taking part for school events, outings and activities.
  • Undertake special assignments, after school activities and related duties as and when required.

Additional Duties:

  • Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own job knowledge
  • Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
  • Model IPS-J’s ‘Core Values’ in interaction with the school community
  • Liaise with Director General, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals and objectives
  • Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
Posted: January 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start DateSeptember 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 2200 - 3200
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Medical Insurance for Self
  • End of Service Gratuity
  • Housing provided
  • Annual economy airfare to and from home country

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon
MajorEducation
Additional School Requirements
  • At least 3 year(s) of relevant teaching experience in American Curriculum Schools.
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English
  • Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards and attention to detail
  • Non Native English speakers must have a IELTS of 7.5 or higher

About the School

When you visit AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL (ISP-J) you will see a vibrant school community with exceptional educational professionals, recruited from around the world, who are committed to delivering a true American education in a local setting.  We belong to the Al Ittihad Private Schools and are considered the Flagship school. The first IPS school opened in Dubai in 1978. Currently, we have a total of five schools in the UAE (Al Ain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi). Our branch, Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira, opened its doors in 1998 to meet the growing needs of Emirati students in Dubai; and now, 21 years later, IPS-J has become one of the premier Emirati schools in Dubai offering the American curriculum. We are located in the heart of Jumeirah and offer outstanding facilities that provide the best possible spaces for our committed teachers and coaches to inspire and adapt to the demands of the modern age while at the same time preserving our cultural heritage. Technology, art, physical education, library, classroom, and common spaces all communicate a message that learning is the core purpose and is highly valued at IPS-J. With the support of the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, and the highly supportive parent community, IPS-J provides comprehensive programs and education IPS-J serves over 2400 Emirati students from Pre-KG to grade 12. We are fully accredited by CIS and NEASC and rated as a “Good” school by KHDA. Our core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion guide our actions and promote a culture of inclusiveness and engagement. Our focus on student learning in a safe, secure environment ensures that each of our students is encouraged to reach his or her potential each day. We are fully committed to the well-being of our students and staff.