Applied Technology Mechanical Teacher

The IAT is seeking Applied Technology Mechanical Teachers to teach Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 for our student-centered, project-based curriculum. As an Applied Technology teacher within the IAT you will teach UAE national students in a technologically advanced and practical learner centered environment.

Brief Description

To create effective and stimulating learners-centered opportunities for learning through high quality instruction that enables the development and progression of all learners. To have enthusiasm for the subject matter that inspires others to have a lifelong love of learning and the motivation, skills and attitudes to be productive citizens contributing positively to the development of the country. 

Detailed Description

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for planning, managing and improving the learning of their own students, working with other team members.

• In collaboration with Lead Teachers to implement and continually improve curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment strategies.

• To manage the learning of the students, maintaining records, collaborating with other teachers and promoting staff development in a pro-active manner.

• Responsible for planning and participating in professional development opportunities to further their own knowledge, skills and abilities.

• To manage all facilities and activities related to achieve student learning.

• To play a leadership role in role-modeling behavior, attitudes, and learning behaviors for students.

• Responsible for achieving the set learning outcomes in students, and therefore supervise all student activities and processes to ensure outcomes.

• To develop and maintain teaching materials and assist with program quality assurance processes.

• Teachers liaise with Student Counselors, as required. Communicate progress and performance to students and school management/administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Student centered, and an aptitude to work with Arab youth.

• Committed to innovation in Teaching and Learning initiatives, with a positive “can do” attitude and willingness to promote life-long learning across IAT.

• Commitment to student-centered, project based learning.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse groups of people.

• Sound understanding of technologies that support educational development and current with technology developments.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant teaching experience or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry with training/teaching experience.

Additional Requirements

Subject Specific Technical skills preferred are:

• Capable of analyzing the needs and project requirements to create a design.

• Able to determine the types of equipment and tools needed to do the job.

• Awareness of safety procedure to be followed while handling a particular tool or operating equipment

• Capable of constructing models and prototypes, using a range of techniques, tools and materials.

• Skilled in, at least, two of the following areas:

• Manufacturing using the lathe, and the milling machines.

• CNC programming and manufacturing

• CAD software.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems’ hardware and simulation software.

• Creativity in mechanical assembly.