Math Teacher

Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher with strong teaching abilities, an understanding of young adolescents' pedagogy and instructional practices in middle-level education, and an enthusiasm for connecting learning to real-life application. The IPS-J math teacher reports to the Section Principal and works closely with his/her grade level team. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and vertical teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum
• Strong understanding and implementation of the California State Standards
• Support entrepreneurial endeavors
• Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and young adolescents development
• Design coherent instruction and student assessments
• Classroom management utilizing a school-wide positive behavior support model  Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space that is conducive to learning
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student
• An interdisciplinary approach to instruction
• Use of varied teaching strategies
• Use of questioning and discussion techniques
•  Engage students in learning
• Use of effective formative and summative assessment techniques
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Use of technology in the classroom
• Student data analysis and portfolio maintenance
• Effective parent and community communication
• Continual professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education
• Participation in decision-making
• Involvement in alignment committees and task-forces
• Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Director/Section Principal