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Head of Kindergarten

Bright Learners Private School

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Housing Allowance included in salary

Full Airfare Reimbursement included in salary

Ongoing

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Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Early Childhood Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

To be considered for this role, candidates must :

Be an effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in school improvement that can be demonstrated through data.
Have strong understanding of the DSIB inspection framework and American Common Core standards
Have extensive experience of leading a school through inspection, achieving significant impact during the process.
Be very active and have a strong presence throughout the school by demonstrating, modeling, modeling teaching & learning expectations an must be able to hold teachers accountable
Be rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.
Be able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff including promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning.
Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of student achievement, curriculum and assessment from Kindergarten.
Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards play-based learning and Reggio Emilia inspired educational approaches.
Be confident in team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making.
Have a creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
Be an excellent team player both within the department and across phases.
Have at least 3 years of relevant leadership experience.

Job Benefits:

Health insurance
Visa
Full airfare reimbursement included in salary
Housing allowance included in salary

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced, innovative Early Years leader to join Bright Learners Private School in the position of Head of Kindergarten. The successful candidate will play a major role on the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Principal in driving forward Early Years Education at Bright Learners Private School.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with strong leadership skills, instructional expertise, high-energy and commitment. The candidate will recognize the potential of our students, have a visible learning approach, and have the appropriate temperament to work with a young, vibrant learning community.

The ideal Head of Kindergarten will be passionate about early years education, play-based learning and have a strong ability to develop bonds of mutual trust with young learners, families and stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have approved qualifications and education, have extensive experience in a similar leadership role, and experience with the KHDA inspection process.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the school’s Vision and Mission, Bright Learners’ Core Values, policies and practices.

Required qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Kindergarten or Early Education
Certification and Teaching license
5 year’s certified teaching experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role
Experience in the UAE (Preferred)
Experience with KHDA inspection

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About the School:

Bright Learners Private School, located in the heart of Dubai in Al Rashidiya. Following an American curriculum, Bright Learners Private School provides Dubai residents with affordable schooling led by highly qualified American teachers.

Our spacious, open, and newly remodeled campus serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 6, with plans to further expand and offer levels up to 12th grade.

Prospective members of the school’s community will immediately notice that Bright Learners Private School is dedicated to academic excellence and ensuring a bright future for every child.

Our Mission

To cultivate an inclusive learning community that challenges learners to reach their optimum success and empowers them to become contributing members of the local and global community

Our Vision

A community where all children feel loved, inspired, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential

Learning Pillars

To provide innovatively and inspired learning for self, for change, for all

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About Dubai:

Drawing millions of visitors each year, Dubai allows teachers to experience a unique combination of traditional Middle Eastern ways of life and an upscale expatriate lifestyle. Dubai's many private schools provide opportunities for licensed teachers to teach in one of the most exciting and dynamic modern cities in the world.

Language: Arabic

Population: 2,106,177

Currency: UAE Dirham

Major Religion(s): Islam

Climate: Hot desert climate

Size: 4,114 km²

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