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Curriculum Specialist / Early Years Specialist
Northwest Bilingual School
Kuwait, Kuwait
US 3300 - 5200 a month
Furnished Single Accommodation
Round trip ticket to home of record
Ongoing
1 year
1
- Early Childhood
- Licensed Teacher
- Master
- 5 years of teaching experience
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development
- Teaching Credential/License
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years in early years education, with leadership experience.
- Proven expertise in American curriculum implementation and adaptation.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of teaching strategies for second-language English learners.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Exceptional cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt teaching methods to the Kuwaiti context.
- Experience in planning and delivering professional development sessions.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and team management skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Successful adaptation and implementation of the American curriculum across preschool branches. towerards accreditation
- Measurable improvements in teacher performance and student learning outcomes.
- Positive feedback from teachers, coordinators, and parents regarding curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Tax-Free Salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Round trip ticket to the home of record
- Furnished Single Accommodation
The Curriculum Specialist will lead the development and implementation of an American curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of preschool students in Kuwait, ensuring cultural sensitivity and accommodating students for whom English is a second language. The role focuses on early years education, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development (PD) for teachers, academic coordinators, and learning specialists. The Curriculum Specialist will also develop resources and strategies to support student success from Pre-K to KG2.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development and Implementation:
- Design and adapt an American curriculum to align with the cultural context of Kuwait and the needs of second-language English learners.
- Ensure curriculum pacing is appropriate to the developmental levels of preschool students.
- Develop and maintain curriculum resources and teaching materials for Pre-K to KG2.
Teacher Mentoring and Leadership:
- Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching for teachers, academic coordinators, and learning specialists.
- Support teachers in implementing effective teaching practices and adapting strategies for diverse learners.
- Promote leadership and collaboration within the academic team to ensure high-quality instruction.
Professional Development:
- Plan and conduct PD sessions for teachers and academic staff, focusing on early years education, cultural sensitivity, and English as a second language teaching strategies.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and research in early childhood education and incorporate them into PD initiatives.
Collaboration and Team Management:
- Supervise and guide a team consisting of academic coordinators, learning specialists, and a curriculum coordinator.
- Foster collaboration within the team to achieve academic goals and ensure consistency across preschool branches.
Resource Development:
- Identify and create resources tailored to Pre-K to KG2 learning objectives.
- Ensure that learning materials are engaging, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop systems to assess and monitor curriculum implementation and student progress.
- Use data-driven insights to refine curriculum and teaching practices.
Northwest Bilingual School is a private, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous, U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, Northwest Bilingual School empowers students to become contributing leaders of tomorrow. Northwest will maintain its lead in being the highest quality, comprehensive school in the region priding itself in incorporating within its curriculum an understanding of and respect for the Arabic language and Islamic values within our global society.
Quality Teaching, Exceptional Learning; Excellence in Learning; Focused on Quality, Founded in Integrity;
Today's Students, Tomorrows Leaders; Quality and Excellence in Education
Philosophy Statement
Committed to continuous improvement, Northwest Bilingual School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
The philosophy and objectives of this private, bilingual school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Middle East where students receive an immersion English language program. Northwest Bilingual School welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds helps develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live.
Designed to meet a wide range of individual needs, the Northwest Bilingual School experience stresses the worth and dignity of all students and provides them the opportunities to progress intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically to their greatest potential.
Licensed teachers can teach in Kuwait's private international schools for the chance to experience life in the Middle East while earning an excellent salary and benefits. Hot and sunny year-round, Kuwait's welcoming residents and beautiful weather make for an incredible experience teaching overseas.
Kuwait City
Arabic, English
4.35 million (140th)
Islam, Christianity
Hot/Humid
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