Teach in the UAE - Al Ain - Public School Elementary and High School Teachers

  United Arab Emirates

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Al Ain

Length of Position: 2 years

Description: Teaching at Public Schools in Abu Dhabi

Now interviewing in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Phoenix, Australia and Abu Dhabi.

Teach Away Inc. has been officially selected by the Education Council in the United Arab Emirates to facilitate the recruitment of certified teachers for public schools located all across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the surrounding area. The successful candidates will enjoy working for a world-class program while teaching multiple subjects.

Locations
Teachers who are accepted to teach will be assigned to a public primary school within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which is responsible for three regions: Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain, and Al Gharbia. All placement locations will be in urban or suburban settings. Teachers will not be placed in isolated placements due to difficulties in adjusting to life in the UAE.

Al Ain, the fourth largest city in the UAE is located right next to Oman and is known as the Garden City of the UAE.

Teaching subjects in Abu Dhabi
Most positions in Abu Dhabi public schools are teaching at a primary level. Therefore, teachers are required to teach a variety of subjects including English, Math, and Science.

Highlights:
Teachers can expect to save 60% to 70% of their salary
Basic Benefits Include:
Monthly Salary:12,300-20,400 AED, depending on experience and credentials;(approx. 4000-6300CAD or 3350-5500US)
Airfare: Family Air ticket provided at commencement of contract and upon completion
Working Hours: 35-40 hours/week, 5 days a week
Accommodation: Provided, inclusive of furniture allowance
Vacation: Mid-June until mid-August; plus all National holidays
Health Insurance: Covered by employer
Duration of Contracts: 2 years
Benefits: 1 Month Salary per year completion bonus

Flight to Abu Dhabi
Teachers traveling with families will be provided with yearly airfare for up to 3 family members. All teachers receive yearly air tickets.

Vacation
Abu Dhabi public school teachers will enjoy ample vacation time usually from mid-June to mid-August of each year. In addition, teachers are not required to work during any of the national holidays.

Accommodation for teachers
All teachers working in public schools will be provided accommodation and a furniture allowance. Locations will vary depending on the actual work placement, but usually teachers should expect to live close to their teaching assignment.

Qualifications: The following requirements are for all teaching jobs in Abu Dhabi offered through Teach Away Inc. In order to get the appropriate work permit and visa teachers need to meet the following requirements:
1. Native English speaker, bi-lingual preferred
2. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
3. Teaching certification
4. Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, preferred

Teachers who have an undergraduate degree but no teaching credentials will not be considered for teaching jobs in Abu Dhabi. Teaching English as a Second Language certificates cannot replace a teaching license. Accordingly, teachers with a TESL certificate or equivalent, alone, will not be considered.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Teachers in Abu Dhabi can expect to make between 12,300-20,400AED, depending on teaching experience and credentials. The Education Council in the UAE will inform successful teachers of their offered salaries after the interview. While exchange rates fluctuate, Abu Dhabi teachers typically make approximately 4300-6300/month Canadian, or 3300-5500/month American.

Experience Required: yes

-Teaching License (certified to teach in public schools in your state or province) -2 years of teaching experience preferred

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

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Teach Away Inc.'s Mission Statement: Teach Away Inc. is a North American based teacher placement organization offering a wide variety of international teaching jobs with Ministries of Education and leading private schools abroad. Established in 2003, Teach Away Inc. has become a leader in international teacher recruitment through a commitment to placing the world's best educators in leading educational institutions around the globe. Each year, hundreds of teachers explore the world and experience a new culture through Teach Away Inc's international teaching programs. Teach Away Inc's partners include a wide range of educational institutions including: Elementary, Middle and High Schools; Ministries of Education; International Schools; Businesses; Summer Camps; Educational NGOs; and Private ESL Schools.

Year Founded: 2003