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Elementary School Counselor

Join the Ignite School community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape the school culture, develop practices and experience living in the UAE.

Vibrant and dynamic teachers are required for this highly regarded and performing, international US curriculum school in Dubai. This is an international community that requires a cultural tolerance and a differentiated delivery that reflects cultural, academic and English language differences. Energy and commitment are key attributes and teachers are expected to deliver beyond the call of duty and immerse themselves into an active school community. 

Interviews will be conducted through Skype.

Posted: February 2020
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2020
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2830 - 3540
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to teaching experience up to 13,000 AED per month
  • Housing Allowance or Accommodation Provided
  • End of service gratuity
  • Joining and departure economy class flights to/from Dubai to home of record for self
  • Annual flights from to home of record [Economy class] for self, taken once during annual leave
  • UAE medical insurance for self
  • 2,000 AED settling-in allowance
  • 2 year renewable contract with satisfactory performance evaluation 
  • Visa processing costs (excluding document certification) for self
  • Excellent career and leadership prospects

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA)
MajorPsychology, Counselling, Education, Behaviour
Additional School Requirements
  • Candidates holding valid and relevant New York State teacher certification preferred
  • 2 years of recent post-certification teaching experience
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, ideally a Bachelor or Masters of Education in relevant field
  • Candidates must have experience of teaching in a US district school offering the Common Core State Standards (New York State experience preferred)
  • Native English speaker