Kindergarten Teacher at Al Qurm Charter School - Academic Year 26-27

About Al Qurm Charter School

Al Qurm Charter School (AQS) operates under the US Curriculum and currently educates over 600 students from KG1 through Grade 5. The school values collaboration, student-centered learning, continuous staff development, stakeholder engagement, and an adaptive approach to teaching practices.

The successful candidate will resonate with AQS's core ethos and demonstrate cultural sensitivity towards local values and traditions. Joining Aldar Education offers an opportunity to contribute to one of Abu Dhabi's leading educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and inspiring lessons that foster student independence and maximize their educational progress.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow teachers to design engaging curriculum-aligned lessons and share best practices.
• Communicate clearly and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues within the school community.
• Support children’s development by cooperating with curriculum support staff and liaising with specialists including speech and language therapists and educational psychologists as required.
• Manage classroom environment by organizing learning resources and creating stimulative displays.
• Implement assessment strategies, maintaining accurate records through tools like Target Tracker, and utilize data to inform planning and interventions.
• Participate in school duties such as behavior management in alignment with the school's policies, setting high behavioral expectations, and fostering students' self-control and independence.
• Engage in wider school activities including curriculum action groups, organizing and participating in extracurricular events and outings, and running a weekly extra-curricular activity each term.
• Communicate student progress and wellbeing effectively to parents and carers using appropriate school systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject accompanied by a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• At least 1-2 years of teaching experience, preferably with students for whom English is an additional language.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and commitment to the holistic development of children.
• Professionalism, sensitivity towards child wellbeing, and active participation in extracurricular activities.
• A respectful and positive attitude toward all members of the school community irrespective of their background.
• Possession of a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or police clearance.
• Residency in the same Emirate as the assigned school is required.

Additional Details

Aldar Education is a leading group of innovative, child-focused schools in the UAE, educating over 33,000 students. The organization emphasizes professional growth, coaching, and training for their staff, providing an attractive remuneration package.

This job description may be amended by Aldar Education at any time. The employer is dedicated to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory references and police clearance.