Substitute Teacher

Universal American School is a PreK-‎12 US curriculum and IB World® school
offering the IBPYP in the elementary, a tailored programme in the middle
school based on AERO and NGSS, and a choice of the IBDP, AP/AP Capstone or US
High School Diploma pathways at the top end of the school. Universal American
School is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary
and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), the International Baccalaureate (IB) and
operates under the local regulator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The school was rated "Very
Good" in its latest inspection by the KHDA in ‎2018/‎2019.
Universal American School is run on a not-for-profit basis and is part of the
Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF). Founded in ‎2005, the school has
delivered an inclusive, diverse and academically sound programme to thousands
of students year on year. Our alumni have gone on to study at leading
institutions of higher education in the US, Canada, the UK and other parts of
the world.
Universal American School is proud of its association with the AFEF, part of
the Al Futtaim Group (AFG) which is a leading family business in the region
whose portfolio includes the likes of IKEA, Marks & Spencer's, Lexus, Toyota
and many more. Leveraging on the capabilities within AFG, and as a result of
its not-for-profit status, the school offers a scholarship programme and an
advanced model of student internships packaged under an "experiential
learning" continuum.
The student and staff body at Universal American School is made up of over ‎80
different nationalities; this diversity gives the school one of its most
fundamental traits as a community.
Under AFEF, Universal American School aspires to lead on the implementation of
a US and international educational programme that is future compliant, focused
on personalised learning and rich in opportunities for growth and achieving
personal bests.

Substitute Teacher

Universal American School is currently looking to hire exceptional, passionate
and suitably-qualified educators to join its school team.

The Role:
Universal American School is looking for educators who can:
* Enthuse, excite and pique curiosity whilst maintaining rigour and academic focus
* Challenge students, each at a level appropriate to their ability, whilst maintaining high expectations of all at all times
* Deliver outstanding lessons by ensuring, day in and day out, that ALL students are making rapid and sustained progress
* Collect data and use it meaningfully to inform their planning and instruction
* Use technology meaningfully and transformatively (ideally in an iOS environment)
* Be part of an exciting journey towards uncompromising excellence.

In addition to the above, the successful applicant will be required to have
the following:
* A BEd or a bachelor degree with a recognized post-graduate teaching qualification
* IB-approved PYP training (desired), or an interest in/knowledge of inquiry-based instruction
* Relevant classroom experience of ‎3 years or more (applicants who do not meet this requirement might still be considered depending on the strength of their application)
* Cultural savviness/sensitivity and the willingness to work in a fast-paced and high expectations environment
* A growth mindset, resilience and an unwavering commitment to personal growth

Application Process :
If you think that we are a good fit for your aspirations/expertise, we would
very much welcome your application.

Universal American* School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of all its students.* Relevant *criminal
record/police** and reference* check *s** are* a pre-
requisite for all appointments .**
Attested educational certificates and other personal documents are a mandatory
requirement for UAE appointment.