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Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Department: Early Childhood

Reports: Division Principal

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Adapt daily routines to meet the needs of the individual child and the group
Ensuring that all students are supervised at all times
Building student self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing
Promote literacy and early education
Provide a safe and secure environment where students feel comfortable
Provide age-appropriate activities for students, that promote literacy and math concepts
Integrate special needs students in a positive and respectful manner
Monitor, record and share data related to student progress, using data to guide instruction to meet students’ individual needs
Maintain accurate up-to-date attendance records
Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communication about student progress
Be available to parents and students outside of school hours
Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities
Interact cooperatively with colleagues in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program
Keep current with best practices in early learning education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional development meetings, conferences and workshops
Remain proficient in school-related technologies
Support student extra-curricular programs by sponsoring activities and serving on committees as appropriate

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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Location	Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	September 2021
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	Early Childhood
Monthly Salary	USD 2200 - 3200
Number of Vacancies	4

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 Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia
Major	Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Additional School Requirements
A minimum of 2 year(s) of relevant teaching experience Fluency in both spoken and written English Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards and attention to detail

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.