Elementary Art Teacher (US)- Dubai - August 2019

Elementary Art teacher for grades 1-5 are needed in Dubai Applicants must have US qualification for Art teaching and certification in elementary teaching with recent experience in the US or at an accredited, quality US international school

 

This recently opened Dubai school is looking for American teachers for the next academic year. Dubai is a fabulous place to begin or continue your international teaching career! 

 

For a USA Teacher – travelling with “single status” – compensation will include a net salary up to 10,400 to 13,000 AED per month (~$2,831-3,539/3,737-4,671 CAD) depending upon relevant experience, with no income tax or deductions from monthly net salary. There is also HRA paid quarterly (totaling 53,075 AED/14,452 USD per annum), as well as a one time settling and moving allowance (2,000 AED/544 USD). 

 

Joining flights from home of record [Economy class] for self upon commencement of contract, departure flights to home of record [Economy class] upon completion of contract for self, and annual flights from to home of record [Economy class] for self, taken once during annual leave are also provided. Additionally, there is medical insurance for use within UAE for teacher only and Visa processing costs (excluding document certification). This is a 2 year employment contract with renewal option. The Final End of Service Settlement calculated in accordance with UAE Labor Law. 

 

Key Benefits

Tax Rate:Tax Free

Housing:Allowance on top of salary

Suited To:Activity - swimming beaches, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Holiday destination - not typical, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Suburban, Unmarried partners - not suitable, Urban, Westernized - moderately, Women - somewhat restrictive

 

Job Requirements

Minimum Years Experience:2.0

Curriculum Experience Required:No - flexible

Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:N

Visa Restriction:Candidates over 60 years of age will have difficulty obtaining a work visa and need not apply

 

Edvectus recruits qualified/certified Primary, Elementary, Secondary, Middle and High School teachers from the following countries;

USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa.

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and teaching qualification such as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Masters in Education or Bachelors of Education. Our jobs are not teaching English as a Foreign Language, and a TEFL certificate alone is not sufficient teacher training.

 

The school offers an American education experience eventually leading to a High School Diploma for international and Emirati students. The school curriculum is designed to align to the New York State Learning Standards which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards. The school caters for over 500 students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 currently.

 

**Qualifications and experience requirements for teachers ** 

 

Note: An accredited US school refers to a US curriculum school located within the USA or a highly recognized US international school of quality. 

 

Mandatory - US experience requirements: Candidates must currently be employed in a US accredited school offering the Common Core State Standards; teachers will be US citizens and mother-tongue English speakers. Candidates must also hold valid US teacher certification.

 

Post-qualification experience requirements: Teachers must have a minimum 2 years of post-qualification/post-certification, relevant US teaching experience in a Common Core State Standards school (preferably in New York State). 

 

This experience must be able to be clearly documented in the form of 'letters of experience' on school/district letterhead that are signed and stamped by the school or district and must usually clearly indicate the subjects/levels taught and start/end dates. These letters must, when combined, show 2+ years teaching the subject/level for which candidate is being hired. 

 

Elementary School subject and support teachers must have a degree that is the same as their teaching subject or support area, eg Art. This means that an Elementary ARt teacher with a Business degree (or any degree in a subject other than Art or Art education) may not be accepted. Transcripts will be required if the subject of your degree is not clearly stated to be Art of Art Education

 

Only single or married teaching couples can apply. No dependent children possible.

 

Number Of Students:TBC first year projection

Student Make Up:local and international students

 

Dubai is one of the United Arab Emirates, and is probably the most famous. 

Dubai is a very westernized and welcoming country that is full of expatriates from all over the world.  Seen as the tourism gateway to the Middle East you will find everything from indoor ski slopes to warm beaches to the tallest building in the world within its  borders. Dubai packs well above its weight - why not find out why?

 

Please visit the following link for job details https://www.edvectus.com/JobView/?jobId=9309

 

Edvectus is an international teacher recruitment company. We will hold your personal information for the purposes of finding you a teaching or leadership job abroad. We will contact you by email, phone and/or SMS for job finding purposes. As such, with your consent, your data such as your profile, CV or resume will be sent to international schools in your regions of interest. 

 

If you wish to put your job search on hold, or if you wish to completely delete your file from our system you can contact your consultant, email teacher@edvectus.com with your full name and request, or you can manage your account online yourself through the Edvectus Candidate Portal, accessed from our website. 

 

Edvectus is a recruitment agency that is staffed mainly by ex-teachers with international experience. We match teachers to jobs and provide advice and guidance to certified K-12 teachers wishing to teach in international schools around the world.  Our online Learning Portal provides hundreds of resources that will help you prepare to live and work abroad. We have offices in North America, Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australia and New Zealand. 

Our services, including access to the Learning Portal, are paid for by our client schools and are free to teachers.   

Visit our website to find out more and to see hundreds of jobs available now.

 

Edvectus practices Safer Recruitment and require a background check including an FBI check and professional reference checks on all successful applicants.