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Elementary School Counselor

Start date:
August, 2026

Posted: 1 week ago

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Apply By:30 June, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Apply By
30 June, 2026

Job Description

Bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution

The school prefers to hire teachers with advanced degrees and at least two (2) years of full-time teaching experience

Valid passport up to 3 years

Official degrees and their transcripts

Valid teaching certificate

An official copy of previous teaching experience letters, clearly stating the length of years of experience

Must be under the age of 60 due to VISA requirement

Must have a clean FBI Report/ Background Check

(Please check the Kuwait Embassy for Work VISA requirements)

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Counselling
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Visa Eligible Citizenships:
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Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, US, Venezuela, Vietnam
Additional School Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology,  or related field

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a counselor in an educational setting

- Strong understanding of the Common Core curriculum

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and faculty members


Values and Attitudes:

- Commitment to providing holistic support to high school students

- Empathy towards the needs and challenges faced by adolescents

- Dedication to fostering a positive learning environment

- Respect for diversity and inclusivity within the school community

If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of high school students, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at The Universal American School - Kuwait.

About The Universal American School Kuwait

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The Universal American School Kuwait

Block 212, Mousa Bin Nassir Street, Hawally, Kuwait Hawally, 82Q4+6RV, Hawally 72451, Kuwait

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 demographics. UAS is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

The Universal American School, celebrating its 50th 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.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

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Counselling Teaching Jobs

Elementary School Counselor

Hawally, Kuwait
Start date: August, 2026
Posted 1 week ago
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Apply By:30 June, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Apply By
30 June, 2026

Job Description

Bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution

The school prefers to hire teachers with advanced degrees and at least two (2) years of full-time teaching experience

Valid passport up to 3 years

Official degrees and their transcripts

Valid teaching certificate

An official copy of previous teaching experience letters, clearly stating the length of years of experience

Must be under the age of 60 due to VISA requirement

Must have a clean FBI Report/ Background Check

(Please check the Kuwait Embassy for Work VISA requirements)

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Counselling
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Visa Eligible Citizenships:
Help icon
Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, US, Venezuela, Vietnam
Additional School Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology,  or related field

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a counselor in an educational setting

- Strong understanding of the Common Core curriculum

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and faculty members


Values and Attitudes:

- Commitment to providing holistic support to high school students

- Empathy towards the needs and challenges faced by adolescents

- Dedication to fostering a positive learning environment

- Respect for diversity and inclusivity within the school community

If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of high school students, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at The Universal American School - Kuwait.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

About The Universal American School Kuwait

School image
The Universal American School Kuwait

Block 212, Mousa Bin Nassir Street, Hawally, Kuwait Hawally, 82Q4+6RV, Hawally 72451, Kuwait

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 demographics. UAS is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

The Universal American School, celebrating its 50th 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.