[2543] Teacher - Humanities - Yas American Academy - AY2026/27

Aldar Academies is seeking a Teacher - Humanities for Yas American Academy, situated on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the academic year 2025/26. This is an excellent chance to join the prestigious Aldar network of schools and play a role in the growth of a leading educational organization in Abu Dhabi.

Established in September 2016, Yas American Academy provides high-quality education within the Emirate. The curriculum is based on the Massachusetts Common Core, tailored to be relevant for students and enhanced by local Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies programs. The school features outstanding facilities, including a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, a well-resourced library, a spacious multipurpose sports hall, an auditorium, and outdoor play areas.

We promote a welcoming, friendly, and supportive environment where students excel academically within a culture built on mutual respect and trust.

Ideal candidates will align with our core values and principles, demonstrating a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region's cultural values.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to excel and realize their full potential.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• A commitment to nurturing positive relationships within the school community.
• Working together with colleagues to create engaging lessons in line with curricular standards.
• Maintaining open communication and collaboration with peers.
• Partnering with parents to ensure students' well-being and optimal academic performance.
• Cooperating with curriculum support staff (when necessary) to enhance student development.

Specific Duties

Teaching and Learning:

• A thorough understanding of the curriculum.
• Organizing classroom resources and establishing displays to create a positive and dynamic learning environment.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons tailored to the varied abilities within the class.
• Inspiring students through enthusiastic and creative teaching methods.
• Observing and evaluating students in accordance with school standards.
• Reflecting on classroom practice, teaching sessions, and student progress to adjust the environment, planning, and curriculum as needed.
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, when required.
• Ensuring that the Yas American Academy's Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of the class.
• Following guidelines for assessing and documenting students' development through Target Tracker.
• Using assessment data to guide future planning, provision, and interventions.
• Providing feedback to parents and guardians about student progress during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management and Duties:

• Adhering to the school's behavior policy.
• Effectively managing classrooms, utilizing strategies suited to students' needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge them.
• Building positive relationships with students, exercising appropriate authority, and acting decisively when necessary within the school's behavioral framework.
• Serving as a positive role model and consistently demonstrating the attitudes, values, and behaviors expected of students.
• Upholding high expectations for behavior, fostering self-control and independence among all learners.
• Performing duties as assigned in accordance with the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities:

• Collaborating as part of a curriculum action group to support planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Assisting in organizing and participating in school events, outings, and activities.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.