Lower Elementary School Classroom Teacher

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• Develop and plan lessons in alignment with ASD's standards, learning principles, mission and values
• Ensure effective delivery of the curriculum
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding their work
• Provide a flexible classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports a student centered voice/choice learning environment
• Effectively manage each group of students while providing differentiation for a range of students learning and behavioral needs
• Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times
• Monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students' needs
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance
• Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress
• Be available to parents and support students as needed
• Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities
• Actively collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
• Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
• Remain proficient in school related technologies
• Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, community service projects, etc.)

• Engage with the administration in a committed effort to continue to grow as an educator
• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Model ASD Values (Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility) in interactions with the school community
• Liaise with the Division Principals, taking on tasks as assigned

• Bachelor's degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and/or related field
• A minimum of two years, current, full-time related teaching experience with demonstrated expertise in subject matter
• Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities
• Demonstrate focused instruction and assessment of student learning

• Experience teaching in an international and/or overseas school setting

• Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
• Experience with standards based grading
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
• Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times

General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays. In some cases, flexibility with work hours is requested to meet the needs of the role.

ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of employment.

Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of employment.

The starting base salary range is $39,988 - $54,932 dependent on years of full-time experience and degrees earned. Salaries are paid in twelve equal installments.

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan offered at no cost to the employee for coverage within the UAE.
• Worldwide medical plan supplement provided, covering 80% of the premium.
• Long term disability coverage for all full-time faculty.
• Life insurance policy with a benefit equivalent to twice the base salary.
• Retirement fund contributions of 10% of base salary.
• Overseas Differential of 20% of base salary for overseas hire faculty members.