Job Description

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

24 March 2025

Job overview

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Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Teacher - Pre KG at Yas American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi commencing start of Academic Year 2025/26.



This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.



Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas.



We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.



The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.



Responsibilities



Main Duties


To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Roles and responsibilities include: + Teamwork and collaboration
+ To be a good communicator at all levels.
+ Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
+ Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
+ Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
+ Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
+ Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Specific Duties



Teaching and learning:


Clear understanding of the Curriculum. Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment. Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class. Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching. Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments. Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this. Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required. Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:


Taking responsibility for the progress of a class. Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker. Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention. Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties


Follow the school's behaviour policy. Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy. Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils. Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners. Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider professional responsibilities


To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team. Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening. Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Run a weekly ECA each term.



Minimum Qualifications:


Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Early childhood Education or PGCE in early childhood Education Experience in an international school is an advantage

Minimum Experience:


Knowledge of Inquiry Based Curriculum and Common Core curriculum and latest developments Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance would be advantageous

Personal/ Leadership Qualities:


Commitment to the ideals of international education Ability to prioritize projects and tasks Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision-making Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.



Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

About

Yas American Academy

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Yas American Academy

Zone K - Yas Island
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

+971 885 7001

Yas American Academy is an American Curriculum school located on Yas Island, which its inaugural term was in August 2016. The school is a part of Aldar Academies, one of the UAE's largest providers of leading private education, with schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Outstanding Rated by the Abu Dhabi Education Council.



Yas American Academy is our first Massachusetts State Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, which is the most highly regarded and successful public school curriculum in the United States. The Massachusetts Curriculum draws on a rich history of academic excellence and rigor, and has historically benefited from proximity to and interaction with higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.



Graduates of Yas American Academy will receive the American High School Diploma, which is the standard qualification for entry into US universities and colleges. This qualification is recognized by institutions all over the world.



Our teaching staff team at Yas American Academy are internationally qualified, globally aware and benefit from a Continuous Professional Development programme to enhance their knowledge and further develop their teaching skills whilst using the latest pedagogy techniques.



At the same time, they strive to impart a recognition among students of the importance of the UAE National Identity, local values, heritage, and culture.