Lower Elementary Teacher

Position Description

LOCATION Al Khobar, KSA SCHOOL / SITE American School Dhahran DIVISION / DEPARTMENT Elementary / Primary POSITION TYPE Teacher SUBJECT / STAGES Kindergarten 1 WORKS DAYS / HOURS 191 days @ 8 hours per day POSITION STATUS Full time SALARY CODE Teacher ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS International Saudi National POSITION START DATE As soon as possible APPLICATION DEADLINE Until filled REPORTS TO Brent Wingers, Principal REQUISITION NUMBER 03-2425-041

Summary

We are looking for a qualified and passionate elementary teacher, who will be part of our excellent educational program. The position carries responsibility for delivering an American-based curriculum to elementary students.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum.
• Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centered programme to promote learning to elementary students.
• Maintain students attendance records, grades and other required records.
• Evaluate and grade students class works and assignments.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Observe, monitor and record student progress.
• Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Support district and school initiatives with professionalism.
• Demonstrate creativity.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Provide supervision to student “after school activity” or coach/assistant coach the athletic team.
• Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal.
  

Qualifications and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as an elementary teacher.
• Certification as an ELL (English Language Learner) teacher preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
  

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Experience as an elementary teacher.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of elementary school courses.
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
• Highly-developed classroom management skill.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Maturity to handle a range of situations.
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality.