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Music Teacher

To teach students in the area of Music Education ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs. To be flexible and adjust to the needs of a growing school, actively contributing to its development and growth.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Implement agreed school policies and guidelines.
  • Support initiatives decided by the Principal and staff.
  • Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks.
  • Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning.
  • Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where all pupils can access resources appropriately.
  • Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning.
  • Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
  • Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behavior policy.
  • Participate in meetings that relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organization.
  • Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies.
  • Lead, organize and direct support staff within the classroom.
  • Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers.
Posted: June 2020
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LocationAbu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Region - Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2020
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 2500 - 4000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • UAE Resident Visa
  • Housing provided
  • Provide round trip travel tickets every two years

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia
MajorMusic
Additional School Requirements
  • UAE Experiences preferred.
  • Prior to signing the contract, the school will need to receive the following:
    • Satisfactory references 
    • Copy of your current Resident Visa or Visit Visa in UAE
    • Attested professional and academic qualifications
    • Police clearance
    • Evidence of a Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalence to qualify for a Professional Teacher License or Certificate
    • Copy of the previous UAE medical insurance if previously a resident of the UAE

About the School

We are an American Curriculum school located in Madinat Zayed, the capital of the Al Dhafra Region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. By our school license, we operate from KG1 through Grade 5, like an elementary school in the USA. Opening grade 6 this year and grade 7 the next academic year 24/25. Our curriculum is based on California Common Core State Standards. These standards were written to prepare our students to build a strong foundation ensuring our students complete globally in fields emphasized in UAE National Planning, such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We are also stressing the Creative Arts of art and music (STEAM). The Common Core focuses on developing the critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful. Pinnacle American School takes great pride in being a school where our children come first. We offer a loving and caring environment, as we know the love children have for their school results in better attendance and higher levels of student achievement. Our students are loved and cared for, with a strong belief that all students can learn. Our mission is to develop world-class learners, so we take advantage of our small class sizes to give extra attention to each learner and develop them to their fullest potential. This aligns well with the vision of the country's rulers in making the UAE among the best counties in the world. We respect the importance of the native tongue Arabic subjects and the local culture and traditions. Our students are predominately local from families who realize the importance of their child being strong in both English and Arabic. To help our students achieve, we have a teaching assistant in each English classroom. These assistants have college degrees from their home countries, mostly in education. Many of them are licensed teachers in their home countries. Pinnacle American School is a very safe school, making it a positive learning environment for all our students. We offer after-school extra-curricular activities to further develop the interests of our students. This includes additional academic support as needed. Our school has technology throughout the building. Every classroom has interactive boards. All students in Grades 1 to 5 have tablets. In many subjects, this means we have digital curriculum materials instead of traditional textbooks. This has been very beneficial, particularly during the Coronavirus Pandemic. In times of mandatory distance learning, our KG students are also issued tablets. Our technology allows us to live broadcast to students at home due to illness, parental choice, or distance learning.