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Secondary Math Teacher

Math Teacher- Secondary (Grades 6 - 12)

North American International School is searching for a capable and trustworthy secondary math teacher to join our excellent team. The secondary math teacher’s responsibilities include but are not limited to, developing interesting lesson plans and curricula which are based on California State Standards, collaborating with teachers, completing student assessments, and addressing any performance issues. Successful candidates should be able to teach students from varied cultural backgrounds and be able to create lessons that adapt to various levels of learning within the classroom. Successful candidates should enjoy working with middle school and early high school students and have an adaptable/flexible mindset when developing engaging lessons for young learners.  The learners at North American International School require a teacher who has a mindset of curiosity and interest in the greater world around them so that they can share that passion with their students. 

 

Secondary Math Teacher Responsibilities:  

  • Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines.  
  • Subject area responsibilities include Grade 6 Math, Grade 7 Math, Grade 8 Math, Algebra, and Geometry. 
  • Analyzing MAP Exam data to adapt students’ results to their learning to increase students’ MAP scores.  
  • Creating suitable formative and summative assessments that deliver helpful, timely feedback to students, parents, and other teachers.  
  • Establishing classroom routines and activities, ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them.  
  • Setting up activities, modeling presentations, and designing project-based learning activities.  
  • Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling to achieve benchmark standards. 
  • Managing student performance data and other administrative tasks.
  • Creating an inquiry-based learning environment.  
  • Participating in other school activities and regularly communicating with parents.  
  • Work collaboratively with other grade-level teachers.
Posted: May 2023
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LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2023
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, Licensed Teacher
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2700 - 3500
Number of Vacancies2

Job Benefits

  • Tax-Free Salary
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Full Medical Insurance Provided for the Employee
  • Tuition Discount for One Dependent
  • Company Sponsored Visa
  • Relocation Assistance

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorMathematics
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
  • Major: Mathematics / Education
  • Required Certificates: Teaching Credential/License

General Teacher Qualifications:

  • Fluent English speaker (IELTS 7.5 or higher if not a native English speaker).
  • Degree in Mathematics or a related discipline.  
  • A relevant teaching certificate or license.  
  • A completed apprenticeship or teaching experience with a minimum of two years prior classroom experience in an American curriculum school setting.  
  • Practical experience with MS Office, Google Classroom, and other software.  
  • Dedication, patience, and the ability to remain calm in tense situations.  
  • The ability to answer sensitive questions and create an environment where everyone’s opinions are respected.  
  • A passion for teaching and nourishing young minds. 
  • A commitment to continuing education.  
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.  
  • Creative and artistic teaching abilities 
  • Patience and flexibility 

About the School

North American International School was established in 2007 and is now flourishing with students of around 56 different nationalities. Our aim at NAIS is to provide education as a process that leads to the attainment of the full potential of each individual studying here. We are a small school with 750 students from KG to Grade 12 and follow the US Common Core curriculum, specifically the curriculum of the state of California. NAIS has gone through a significant transformation over the last four years in our efforts to become the best school possible.  Our efforts have been wildly successful.  In the past four years, we have raised our Dubai School Inspection Bureau rating from ACCEPTABLE to GOOD, were given the highest rating of DEVELOPED for our online education provisions, and have achieved our second American accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school provides an enriching experience to all learners regardless of their year groups or ethnicity. Each phase or level of education is a unique experience for the students. At North American International School, student approach their studies holistically in an environment where they are given numerous opportunities to learn by planning, organizing, deciding, questioning, reasoning, analyzing, team-building, and communicating. The school advocates a dire need to develop the young generation as technologically competent, globally aware, socially responsible, and most importantly morally accountable citizens of tomorrow. Our focus is to provide a learning experience to the students to make them self-motivated, independent, confident, and valuable members of society. The school’s mission, vision, and core values are maintained and moving constantly in pursuit of excellence. It could not have been possible without the hard work and cooperation of the NAIS family and the strong support from parents. North American International School creates a strong partnership between students, parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure the success of our students.