Elementary School Principal

Job Summary

Vibrant and dynamic professional candidate are required for this highly regarded and performing, international US curriculum school in Dubai. This is an international community that requires a cultural tolerance and a differentiated delivery that reflects cultural, academic and English language differences. Energy and commitment are key attributes and teachers are expected to deliver beyond the call of duty and immerse themselves into an active school community. Interviews will be conducted through Skype.

Requirements

• Candidates must currently be employed in a US accredited school offering the Common Core State Standards with preference given to the New York State. Leadership will be US citizens and mother-tongue English speakers (therefore no need to complete TOEFL as evidence of language proficiency)
• Candidates must hold valid US teacher certification and/or School Leader (SBL) certification with preference given to New York State certification
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification/post-certification, relevant US teaching experience in a Common Core State Standards school (preferably in New York State)
• Experience of at least 1 year in educational leadership in Common Core State Standards accredited US schools (preferably located in New York State), where the candidate has held similar positions to that sought e.g., vice Director, principal, vice principal, curriculum coordinator, head of section(s), or department chair
• An advanced (post-graduate) university degree/diploma/qualification in educational matters (or the equivalent thereof), or evidence he/she is working towards obtaining such a degree from a recognised institution
• Candidates must also comply with the above minimum requirements for either Elementary, Middle or High School teachers

Job Benefits

• Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to relavant experience
• End of service gratuity
• Joining and departure economy class flights to/from Dubai to home of record for self
• Annual flights from to home of record [Economy class] for self taken once during annual leave
• UAE medical insurance for self
• 2 year renewable contract with automatic renewal
• Visa processing costs (excluding document certification) for self
• Excellent career and leadership prospects