Dubai American Academy - Sept 2009

  United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Length of Position: 2 years

Description: Setting the Pace in International Education

Dubai American Academy provides world-class educational facilities and programs in a warm and welcoming teaching and learning environment. We offer a well-articulated, standards-based Pre-K through 12 American curriculum drawing on the best of international teaching practices. Students graduate with an American high school diploma and may also elect to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The entire curriculum is complemented by extensive enrichment opportunities including after-school activities, sports programs, Week Without Walls, international community service trips, and global citizenship experiences. Our school community thrives under our shared commitment to a culture of kindness.

Highlights: Successful candidates are willing to take an active part in an energized and ever-renewing school life and are comfortable with the fast-paced development of the UAE. Our staff is a group of young and "young-at-heart" professionals dedicated to providing the absolute best education to our students each and every day. Enthusiasm, a flair for creating motivating learning environments, and a commitment to high standards of quality and service are essential.

Qualifications: We seek dynamic, student-centered, qualified and experienced teachers for the 2009-2010 school year. Applicants must provide US teacher certification or equal qualifications with relevant teaching experience.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: We provide an advanced remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, furnished housing, free dependent tuition, medical, life and dental insurance, annual return airfare, and professional development. An end of contract severance payment compounds annually.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to United Arab Emirates in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

GEMS Education's Mission Statement: GEMS' Schools embrace a philosophy of preparing the students for the world and the challenges of the future. GEMS' unique perspective to education provides opportunities for students to develop to their full potential.

Year Founded: 1967