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About the role
We are looking for an outstanding Elementary Islamic Studies Teacher to join our team at GEMS Dubai American Academy from August 2022 (2022-23 academic year).
Islamic Teacher will ensure that each student achieves academic success within the subject of Islamic Studies, develops a lifelong love of learning and becomes a responsible citizen in a global community. This goal will be accomplished through the offering of an enriched Ministry of Education curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty committed to motivate students and work in partnership with parents.
Key Accountabilities:
1) To display evidence of superior preparation for classroom instruction:
- Uses appropriate examples and illustrations to motivate ALL students;
- Creates and utilizes appropriate materials for instructional purposes;
- Assesses and adjusts the classroom environment to provide for a variety of learning styles;
- Provides a variety of information which enriches the curriculum;
- Draws from a variety of instructional resources to enhance lessons, instruction and content based on DAA standards;
- Shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
2) To display competence and confidence in using media and technology:
- Effectively uses computer instruction for both self and students in order to integrate and enhance classroom lessons;
- Seeks ongoing instructional technology staff development opportunities.
3) Skillful in keeping students on the learning task;
4) Adaptive, flexible and creative in situations that are caused by a variety of individual student needs;
5) Returns assessment results promptly, gives written comments and provides group and individual feedback on all assignments
6) Provides specific evaluative feedback with reinforcement and encouragement.
Qualifications / knowledge required:
1. University degree or equivalent in Islamic Studies taught with teaching emphasis or completion of teacher preparation program.
2. Professional teacher certification.
3. Ability to teach Islamic B – Preferred.
4. Ability to teach Islamic A – Desirable.
4. Teaching experience in Elementary grades.
5. Knowledge in the use of Digital tools in schools to aid teaching and learning.
Skills:
1. Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area.
2. Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.
3. Professional commitment to becoming an exceptional teacher.
Experience:
At least two years’ teaching experience in relevant subject area/age group.
About the benefits
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, school tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, and End of Service Gratuity.
GEMS Educators have access to GEMS Rewards which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and many other offers.
Our staff enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS educators are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world.
