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Elementary Homeroom Teacher
- Elementary
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Education - Foundation Phase
- Teaching Credential/LicenseTESL/TEFL Diploma LevelOther Certification
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in elementary education and/or related field.
- A minimum of two years, of current, full-time related teaching experience.
- Teaching experience in an American curriculum school is preferred.
- IELTS or TOEFL for non-native teachers (6.5 for subjects taught in English & 7.5 for English subjects).
- Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities.
Competency Required:
- Commitment to innovation in Teaching and Learning supporting initiatives, with a positive attitude and willingness to promote life-long learning across The School.
- Focused instruction and assessment on student learning.
- Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information.
- Proficient in IT for productivity purposes and as a tool to facilitate learning in the classroom.
- Awareness of current trends and developments in education.
- Ability to provide various materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Commitment to the highest standards of professional practice and the development of a school culture based on collaboration between principals, teachers, parents, and students.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Good presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards, and attention to detail.
- Medical Insurance is provided for yourself. This is subject to the school’s policies and/or any relevant laws or regulations applicable in the UAE. (Applicable if under school sponsorship)
- Annual Leave by the approved calendar for Teaching Staff.
- End of Service Benefits will be paid as per UAE Labor Law.
- Tuition Fee Discount: 50% fee discount for 3 school-age children subject to availability and will be confirmed by the principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach all areas of the elementary curriculum.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, policies, and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide various materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time program that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their students' progress, and to determine their priorities for their students and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, and storytelling.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of ADEK/KHDA and schools.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment and academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
- Identify students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and SEN Dep.
- Assimilate arriving students to the school environment by greeting them and selecting activities of. interest to them.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students and activities, ascrequired by ADEK/KHDA and School.
- Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, clearing and motor-skill activities, and safety.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of the elementary programs.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
- Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' developmental levels and needs.
- Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Utilize different types of technology in the classroom to create meaningful learning experiences for students of all ages.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend professional meetings including staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve performance and serve on committees as required.
- Perform break duties as scheduled by the section’s administrators.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, play areas, and cafeteria monitoring, and during the bus timings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and superiors.
Arabian Education Development– Al Ittihad Schools is a well-known and reputable educational provider in the United Arab Emirates, UAE. It operates five different campuses (Al Mamzar, Jumeira, Khalifa City A, Shakhbout, and Al Ain). The schools are equipped with state-of-art facilities and offer an American curriculum that promotes a learning culture where students are committed to academic achievement, social and personal development, and global citizenship. The educational environment continues to empower students to meet future challenges and positively impact their communities.
Al Ittihad National Private School–Khalifa is a vibrant school community of exceptional education professionals from various nationalities. The INPS-Khalifa strives to promote the UAE’s unique culture and to embrace a global perspective as we prepare our students to become responsible local and global citizens.
Our faculty are committed to delivering an excellent American-based curriculum and fostering a high standard of bilingual comprehensive education from Kindergarten through Grade 12 that meets and integrates both national and international standards.
We currently employ approximately 190 faculty, support staff, and administrators whose main aim is to create meaningful learning experiences for our students.
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