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8574 - High School Teacher and Innovation Activator - August 2021

Employer
GEMS Education
Location
Dubai, UAE
Salary
Competitive

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About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced High School Teacher and Innovation Activator to join our team in August 2021. We require a teacher of Artificial Intelligence, and Design and Emerging Technologies courses. The Innovation Activator inspires and participates in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment. This part of the role will be inclusive of 1-1 teacher coaching and departmental planning with a significant focus on student impact.

The High School Division of Dubai American Academy is a fast-paced and large learning environment with over 1,000 students. Our school is a vibrant international community, deeply rooted in a culture of kindness, that creates and empowers leaders and independent thinkers with integrity, character and drive. Our vision is for student learning to be inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary, meaningful and authentic. Our students benefits from a Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence with exponential technologies at their disposal.

The ideal applicant will have:

- A certified professional subject and teaching qualification in technology at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent;
- A proven record of implementing and utilizing new technologies, learning materials and digital pedagogy, both through educational coaching and modeling effective teaching of Artificial Intelligence, and Design and Emerging Technologies courses;
- Excellent skills, knowledge, experience and willingness to learn in the use and application of a range of technologies in an innovative educational setting;
- A proven ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership in the development and implementation of the school innovation vision and the integrated innovation curriculum;
- An outstanding record of leadership in technology-related professional development initiatives;
- The experience, personality and educational philosophy to drive further, the education agenda at this flagship GEMS school with an international student body.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.

About GEMS

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.

About the School

Dubai American Academy (DAA) opened in 1998 is GEMS Education's flagship American school with over 2700 students in grades KG1-12. DAA is a vibrant international community, deeply rooted in a culture of kindness, that creates and empowers leaders and independent thinkers with integrity, character, and drive. The school offers an enriched American curriculum to students of all nationalities culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and/or an American high school diploma. Beyond its rigorous academic program, DAA prepares students to lead successful lives through the exceptional diversity of its community and the extra-curricular and athletic experiences that contribute to the development of the whole person. DAA is the only American school in Dubai that has received an outstanding rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), a distinction the school has since 2011.

http://www.gemsaa-dubai.com/

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph

Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.

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Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.

When you join GEMS Education you join an international education company with a global network of international schools. We are the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 operator in the world. Please visit our website to learn more. To apply to one of our premium schools please scan through the variety of roles we have advertised. 

Company info
Telephone
+9714 347-7770
Location
GEMS Education, Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
Dubai
PO Box 8607
AE

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