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Elementary Teacher - January 2019

Elementary Teacher - January 2019

Yas American Academy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
4 October 2018

Job overview

Elementary Teacher

Aldar Academies are seeking a high performing Elementary Teacher for West Yas Academy commencing January 2019. 

West Yas Academy is a 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 West Yas Academy will receive the American High School Diploma, which is the standard qualification for entry into colleges and US universities. 

We Offer:

  • Competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions
  • Tax Free salary 
  • Fully furnished accommodation
  • Medical insurance
  • Annual Flight 
  • Opportunity to work within a team of supportive and creative colleagues
  • Excellent professional development and guidance

Requirements:

  • BA Degree or PGCE in Education 
  • Minimum two years’ postgraduate teaching experience
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
  • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
  • Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
  • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
  • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check 


The successful candidate will be required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with copy of passport, education certificates and police clearance to complete the on-line application process. In the CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees one of which must be a current Principal.

About Yas American Academy

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.

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