MS Arabic B Teachers
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core
- To model and encourage a culture of kindness.
- To display a wide variety of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that meet individual student needs and abilities:
o Skillfully uses verbal and non-verbal communications;
o Previews and communicates learning objectives to students in a clear, logical and sequential manner. * To display evidence of superior preparation for classroom instruction:o Uses appropriate examples and illustrations to motivate ALL students;
o Creates and utilizes appropriate materials for instructional purposes;
o Assesses and adjusts the classroom environment to provide for a variety of learning styles;
o Provides a variety of information which enriches the curriculum;
o Draws from a variety of instructional resources to enhance lessons, instruction
and content based on DAA standards;
o Shows written evidence of preparation upon request. * To display competence and confidence in using media and technology:o Effectively uses computer instruction for both self and students in order to integrate and enhance classroom lessons;
o Seeks ongoing instructional technology staff development opportunities. * To plan and implement strategies that encourage student self-discipline, reinforce appropriate behavior, manage disruptive behavior constructively and allows for grouping of students in the most efficient way to support learning objectives:o Skillful in keeping students on the learning task;
o Adaptive, flexible and creative in situations that are caused by a variety of individual student needs;
o To monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior at all times for ALL students throughout the school. * To bring out the best in students by continually monitoring their work:o Returns assessment results promptly, gives written comments and provides group and individual feedback on all assignments
o Provides specific evaluative feedback with reinforcement and encouragement. * To motivate students to achieve beyond previous performance levels.
- To set high expectation standards that are appropriate for each student’s ability level.
- To model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding.
- To recognize the need for appropriate classroom humor.
- To display the ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for the love of learning.
- To demonstrate a concern for students and seek to celebrate their accomplishments.
- To provide leadership in curriculum and instructional development:
o Promotes good working relationships with others through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences. * To promote good rapport with students, staff, parents and community:o Respects the confidentiality of student and staff concerns
o Keeps parents informed of their children’s progress. * To establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, teaching resources and assessment tools relevant to DAA standards.
- To work cooperatively with colleagues in order to connect learning across subject
- To maintain superior work attendance.
- To cooperatively adhere to school policies and implementing regulations.
- To recognize the importance of the after-school activities program and assume responsibilities in that program.
- To be self-motivated and assume responsibility willingly.
- To be willing to expend effort and energy beyond the typical school day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- To communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the
- To perform other duties as assigned.
- A University degree with teaching emphasis or completion of teacher preparation program
- Hold a Professional teacher certification
- Proven experience teaching Islamic at elementary school level, preferably within an American/IB curriculum school.
- Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning and hands-on Arabic education.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- A strong desire to continually improve their practice and deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for their students.