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Pre-KG Teacher

American Gulf School

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Studio accommodation is provided or housing allowance

Annual airfare to home country provided

Start August 2023

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Early Childhood Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA)

Job Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Professional Development partially/fully funded

Job Description:

American Gulf School has grown tremendously since its opening in 2021 and will be expanding with more classes offering the same excellent standard of education that our parents have come to expect. American Gulf School offers the highest standards of teaching and learning for all our students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. To continue the success, American Gulf School is seeking to appoint highly inspirational, motivated, and dynamic Pre-KG Teachers.

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that align with the IB curriculum for Pre-KG students.

Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes active learning and exploration.

Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young learners.

Design and implement engaging activities that support inquiry-based learning and play-based instruction.

Collaborate with other teachers and specialists to ensure an integrated and holistic educational experience.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

Teaching certification/license.

Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a strong advantage.

Previous experience working with young children, particularly in a Pre-KG setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.

Passion for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills and Competencies:

Creativity and the ability to design and adapt age-appropriate learning materials.

Patience, empathy, and understanding of early childhood development stages.

Strong classroom management skills.

Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Benefits:

Competitive salary package.

Professional development opportunities to enhance IB teaching skills.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Access to school facilities and resources.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The school is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and nationalities.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

At American Gulf School, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. Our learners are encouraged to question and experiment to find answers to critical thinking questions giving every child confidence within their own ability to achieve their full potential.

American Gulf School is situated in the up and coming expanding area of Rahmaniya. We deliver a uniquely broad and diverse curriculum which brings out the best in our learners, both academically and personally. Our School runs the IB Programme framework using the American Curriculum for its content. AGS prides itself in the incorporation of a strong National Curriculum into all aspect of school life.

Our school's motto. "Aspire, Grow, Succeed" captures our learners' journey through academia. In the early years we nurture aspirations and help them grow by giving them choices and prepare them for rigorous course work that will enable them to succeed in our ever-changing world. We believe that learners should develop life skills in conjunction with their academic skills in order to achieve their goals and full potential.

American Gulf School can accommodate children from PreK-3 (3 years old) to Grade 12 (18 years old), meaning a high standard of teaching remains consistent throughout the educational life of each of our learners. Each child is unique and we are able to tailor individual lessons to suit their strengths and needs from start to finish.

We offer outstanding academic facilities including a state of the art STEAM/ Robotics Lab for both PYP and MYP classes, a Media Studio, and a KG Design Thinking Lab to mention a few.

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