Curriculum Coordinator - Dubai, August 2022 Curriculum: US Contract: 2 years Salary 18,000 AED per month Tax Free Accommodation - Allowance provided This International School founded in 2016, is currently open from KG to Grade 8 however, will organically grow to reach Grade 12. They are seeking progressive Teachers who can develop their school into one of the premier international schools in the region. Teachers will be supervised with strong professional development together with in-school mentoring. This campus has already achieved an elevated level of sophistication with the employment, development and retention of outstanding teachers and staff. Rigorous standards for both curriculum and instruction are embedded in the philosophy and structure of the school. The school is accredited with the NESA (Near South East Asia) Council for International Schools (Worldwide). They are committed to a culture of on-going school improvement. Integration with the broader community is encouraged with key areas being sports, the arts, and volunteer services. Role: The Curriculum Coordinator plays a key role in the whole-school implementation and organization of the academic program, in close collaboration with the Vice Principal. Is responsible for the facilitation of a developing Middle School provision that is collaboratively planned, communicated, taught, and assessed. The Coordinator is a member of the school's leadership team.

• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of a Middle School provision
• Bringing together subject teachers in collaborative teams to develop units of inquiry
• Lead the development of the vertical articulation of curriculum from primary to middle years, which includes planning for aims and objectives, key and related concepts and content, knowledge and skills
• Leads the school's process in reviewing the middle school curriculum including unit plans and lesson planning documents.
• Developing, coordinating, and overseeing assessment strategies
• Oversees and records the preparation and presentation of Middle School culmination and community projects
• Overall coordination of Middle School field trips and other activities
• Ensures monitoring of teaching and learning in accordance with New York State, IB, and KHDA expectations
• Assessing and supporting professional development needs particularly Clarion's progressive practices
• Allocating meeting time for planning, timetabling, or scheduling
• Preparing for regular program evaluation by external evaluators in conjunction with the Head of School External Evaluations

Requirements: Relevant middle management curriculum experience is required for this role. Ideally you will be a Middle school specialist.

• Bachelor's or a Master's degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and/or related field
• Candidates with progressive school experience preferred (PBL, IBPYP or MYP, or Montessori/Reggio Emilia)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the same subject that matches your qualification
• US Common Core Curriculum experience preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a North American teaching qualification

Teachers should demonstrate outstanding communication skills, be a flexible team player with a strong teaching philosophy and commitment for educational improvement. Salary and benefits:

• Salary - AED 18,000 AED per month
• Housing stipend - AED 3,750 (USD1020) per month
• Paid summer and holidays
• End of service bonus according to the UAE regulations
• Work Visa provided
• Flights - annual airfare provided by the school