Primary Teacher - American Curriculum
Posted date [2026-07-04]
(ID: 47378)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Primary Teacher - American CurriculumJob Snapshot
Role: Primary Teacher - American Curriculum
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Primary Teacher - American Curriculum in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a qualified classroom teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, support student progress, and contribute to a positive American curriculum school environment. The role is suited to an educator who understands curriculum planning, assessment, classroom organization, behaviour management, parent communication, and whole-child development. The successful candidate will help students build confidence, independence, curiosity, and strong learning habits while supporting the wider ethos and values of Aldar Education schools.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 10000-15000
Estimated salary range based on similar
jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Primary Teacher - American Curriculum will be responsible for creating a purposeful classroom where students are motivated, supported, challenged, and encouraged to achieve successful learning outcomes. The role combines lesson planning, classroom provision, assessment, data-informed intervention, behaviour guidance, and communication with parents and professionals. By embedding positive learning attitudes, supporting students with different abilities, and contributing to extracurricular and curriculum activities, the teacher will play an important part in strengthening student wellbeing and academic growth in Abu Dhabi’s school education sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver well-planned classroom sessions aligned with the American curriculum and the needs of the full ability range within the class.
* Organize classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create a positive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
* Plan, prepare, and present lessons that motivate pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative, and inclusive teaching.
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of curriculum expectations and adapt planning to support student progress.
* Observe, assess, and record children’s development in line with school assessment procedures.
* Reflect on classroom provision, taught sessions, student progress, and learning outcomes, then adjust planning and the environment where needed.
* Use Target Tracker and school assessment data to inform future planning, intervention, provision, and student support.
* Take responsibility for the progress of the class and ensure learning targets are reviewed and acted upon.
* Provide feedback to parents and carers on student achievement, wellbeing, and next steps during parent teacher conferences and other meetings.
* Work with specialists such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and inclusion staff when required.
* Support the use of Teacher and Learner DNA language, values, and attitudes throughout classroom practice and the wider curriculum.
* Follow the school’s behaviour policy and use appropriate approaches to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
* Maintain positive relationships with students while exercising appropriate authority and responding decisively when necessary.
* Act as a positive role model by demonstrating the values, attitudes, and behaviour expected from students.
* Promote high expectations for behaviour, self-control, independence, respect, and responsibility among learners.
* Carry out school duties as directed and in line with school policy.
* Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
* Support school events, outings, activities, and community initiatives, including activities that may take place in the evening or at weekends.
* Communicate effectively with parents and carers through approved school systems and processes, including CPOMS where appropriate.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life, values, and ethos of the school.
* Run a weekly extracurricular activity each term to enrich student learning beyond the classroom.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
* Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
* Previous experience in an American curriculum or international school environment will be an advantage.
* Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
* Strong understanding of classroom teaching, curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, and student progress tracking.
* Able to plan learning that supports different abilities, learning needs, and levels of confidence within the class.
* Confident using assessment data and Target Tracker to identify gaps, guide intervention, and improve outcomes.
* Skilled in creating engaging classroom displays, learning resources, routines, and purposeful classroom environments.
* Passion for teaching and a strong commitment to educating the whole child.
* High level of professionalism with genuine care for the wellbeing, safety, and development of children.
* Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities or wider school life.
* Respectful toward all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, nationality, or background.
* Positive, resilient, and solution-focused approach to daily school life.
* Strong communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, specialists, and school leaders.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
* Genuine appreciation for UAE culture, values, traditions, and the expectations of the region.
Skills Set
* Classroom Teaching
* American curriculum teaching
* Lesson planning
* Curriculum delivery
* Differentiated instruction
* Classroom provision
* Learning resources
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker
* Progress tracking
* Data-informed planning
* Student intervention
* Parent communication
* Parent teacher conferences
* Behaviour management
* Student wellbeing
* EAL support
* Inclusion support
* CPOMS
* Safeguarding awareness
* Curriculum action groups
* Extracurricular activities
* School events
* Reflective teaching practice
* Whole-child education
* Classroom displays
* Professional collaboration
Why Join Us
This role offers a valuable opportunity for a committed classroom teacher to contribute to a respected Abu Dhabi school community that values student achievement, wellbeing, inclusion, and high-quality teaching. The position provides scope to shape daily learning, support whole-child development, contribute to curriculum improvement, and take part in wider school activities. Aldar Education offers a professional school network, development opportunities, and a supportive environment for teachers who want to grow their practice while making a lasting impact on students in the Primary-Secondary Education sector.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, supporting schools that focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and future-ready learning. Its schools bring together qualified educators, strong leadership, and structured support systems to help students grow academically, socially, and personally. The organization is committed to high-quality education, professional development, and positive school communities across the UAE.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Primary Teacher - American Curriculum will be responsible for creating a purposeful classroom where students are motivated, supported, challenged, and encouraged to achieve successful learning outcomes. The role combines lesson planning, classroom provision, assessment, data-informed intervention, behaviour guidance, and communication with parents and professionals. By embedding positive learning attitudes, supporting students with different abilities, and contributing to extracurricular and curriculum activities, the teacher will play an important part in strengthening student wellbeing and academic growth in Abu Dhabi’s school education sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver well-planned classroom sessions aligned with the American curriculum and the needs of the full ability range within the class.
* Organize classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create a positive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
* Plan, prepare, and present lessons that motivate pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative, and inclusive teaching.
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of curriculum expectations and adapt planning to support student progress.
* Observe, assess, and record children’s development in line with school assessment procedures.
* Reflect on classroom provision, taught sessions, student progress, and learning outcomes, then adjust planning and the environment where needed.
* Use Target Tracker and school assessment data to inform future planning, intervention, provision, and student support.
* Take responsibility for the progress of the class and ensure learning targets are reviewed and acted upon.
* Provide feedback to parents and carers on student achievement, wellbeing, and next steps during parent teacher conferences and other meetings.
* Work with specialists such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and inclusion staff when required.
* Support the use of Teacher and Learner DNA language, values, and attitudes throughout classroom practice and the wider curriculum.
* Follow the school’s behaviour policy and use appropriate approaches to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
* Maintain positive relationships with students while exercising appropriate authority and responding decisively when necessary.
* Act as a positive role model by demonstrating the values, attitudes, and behaviour expected from students.
* Promote high expectations for behaviour, self-control, independence, respect, and responsibility among learners.
* Carry out school duties as directed and in line with school policy.
* Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
* Support school events, outings, activities, and community initiatives, including activities that may take place in the evening or at weekends.
* Communicate effectively with parents and carers through approved school systems and processes, including CPOMS where appropriate.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life, values, and ethos of the school.
* Run a weekly extracurricular activity each term to enrich student learning beyond the classroom.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
* Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
* Previous experience in an American curriculum or international school environment will be an advantage.
* Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
* Strong understanding of classroom teaching, curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, and student progress tracking.
* Able to plan learning that supports different abilities, learning needs, and levels of confidence within the class.
* Confident using assessment data and Target Tracker to identify gaps, guide intervention, and improve outcomes.
* Skilled in creating engaging classroom displays, learning resources, routines, and purposeful classroom environments.
* Passion for teaching and a strong commitment to educating the whole child.
* High level of professionalism with genuine care for the wellbeing, safety, and development of children.
* Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities or wider school life.
* Respectful toward all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, nationality, or background.
* Positive, resilient, and solution-focused approach to daily school life.
* Strong communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, specialists, and school leaders.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
* Genuine appreciation for UAE culture, values, traditions, and the expectations of the region.
Skills Set
* Classroom Teaching
* American curriculum teaching
* Lesson planning
* Curriculum delivery
* Differentiated instruction
* Classroom provision
* Learning resources
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker
* Progress tracking
* Data-informed planning
* Student intervention
* Parent communication
* Parent teacher conferences
* Behaviour management
* Student wellbeing
* EAL support
* Inclusion support
* CPOMS
* Safeguarding awareness
* Curriculum action groups
* Extracurricular activities
* School events
* Reflective teaching practice
* Whole-child education
* Classroom displays
* Professional collaboration
Why Join Us
This role offers a valuable opportunity for a committed classroom teacher to contribute to a respected Abu Dhabi school community that values student achievement, wellbeing, inclusion, and high-quality teaching. The position provides scope to shape daily learning, support whole-child development, contribute to curriculum improvement, and take part in wider school activities. Aldar Education offers a professional school network, development opportunities, and a supportive environment for teachers who want to grow their practice while making a lasting impact on students in the Primary-Secondary Education sector.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, supporting schools that focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and future-ready learning. Its schools bring together qualified educators, strong leadership, and structured support systems to help students grow academically, socially, and personally. The organization is committed to high-quality education, professional development, and positive school communities across the UAE.
