Upper Elementary Teacher (Grade 5)

Job Summary

At GEMS Dubai American Academy we are looking for experienced and exuberant
Upper Elementary teacher (Grade ‎5) to join us for the start of the ‎22-‎23
academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators who
are driven to provide education at an exceptional level to join our world
class school.
Curriculum for students in Elementary emphasizes basic skills in all subject
areas and introduces higher level skills to challenge students and stimulate
their interests and thinking. The curriculum fosters the concept that learning
will be enjoyable and rewarding throughout students ' lives. Our instructional
program makes a variety of provisions to support individual learning
differences and all teachers strive to meet the needs of all students. DAA
teachers encourage and assist students in becoming active learners, and with
integrating their ideas, feelings and experiences into the instructional
program.
If you are teacher who strives to challenge your students to reach their
personal excellence goals, have high expectations of yourself and your
students, and value joy in your classroom, Dubai American Academy is the
school for you!

The ideal applicant will have

• A certified teaching qualification at degree level, such as PGCE, PGDE or BEd or equivalent, specializing in Elementary Education.


• At least ‎2 years ' experience teaching teaching Elementary Homeroom within an American curriculum school.


• Experience in inquiry based, process driven, student learning.


• Sound and demonstrable understanding of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop.


• Appreciation of and dexterity to use purposefully embedded ED-tech.


• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for career enhancement.
  If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply please ensure to
  mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner
  and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a
competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, school
tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country
of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.

• Company: GEMS Dubai American Academy


• Employment Type: Full Time


• Experience: ‎2 Years


• Job Type: Teaching, Elementary Teacher