Science Teacher - American Curriculum
Posted date [2026-06-23]
(ID: 46987)
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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
Science Teacher - American CurriculumJob Snapshot
Role: Science Teacher - American Curriculum
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: 1-2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Science Teacher - American Curriculum in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who can deliver engaging science lessons, raise student achievement, and support whole-child development. Aldar Education is hiring a qualified teacher for Al Ghad Charter School for the 2026-2027 academic year to provide inclusive instruction, use assessment data effectively, and contribute to a progressive American Curriculum learning community.
Role Context
The Science Teacher will plan and deliver purposeful lessons that develop scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, critical thinking, and confidence among students. The role requires effective classroom practice, differentiated instruction, accurate assessment, positive behaviour management, and regular communication
with parents and colleagues.
Working within the school\'s Excite, Challenge, Empower mission, the teacher will create learning experiences that respond to different ability levels and help Emirati students achieve strong academic and personal outcomes. The position also contributes to curriculum development, extracurricular activities, school events, safeguarding, and the wider professional life of Al Ghad Charter School.
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
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging science lessons aligned with the American Curriculum and school learning objectives.
* Inspire students to explore scientific concepts through investigation, questioning, experimentation, and practical application.
* Adapt lesson content, activities, resources, and support to meet the needs of students across the full ability range.
* Establish clear learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson.
* Create a stimulating classroom environment with suitable learning resources, displays, and science materials.
* Motivate students through imaginative teaching strategies and relevant real-world scientific examples.
* Monitor class progress and maintain responsibility for the academic development of assigned students.
* Observe, assess, and record student attainment in accordance with school assessment procedures.
* Use Target Tracker and assessment data to identify learning gaps, adjust planning, and organise targeted interventions.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback that helps students understand their progress and next learning steps.
* Maintain accurate records of achievement, development, attendance, interventions, and assessment outcomes.
* Report student progress and wellbeing to parents and caretakers during conferences and scheduled meetings.
* Work with parents to support student happiness, engagement, behaviour, and academic success.
* Apply the school\'s behaviour policy consistently and manage classes using approaches suited to individual student needs.
* Promote self-control, responsibility, independence, respect, and positive learning habits.
* Build professional and supportive relationships with students while exercising appropriate authority when required.
* Model the attitudes, conduct, values, and standards expected throughout the school community.
* Collaborate with science teachers and other colleagues when planning lessons, assessments, resources, and curriculum activities.
* Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff to ensure appropriate provision for students requiring additional assistance.
* Liaise with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other specialists when needed.
* Embed the school\'s Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes across classroom practice.
* Participate in curriculum action groups that support planning, assessment, resource development, and subject-related events.
* Communicate student achievements, wellbeing concerns, and safeguarding information through approved systems, including CPOMS where appropriate.
* Organise or support science activities, school trips, special events, exhibitions, and enrichment programmes.
* Lead one weekly extracurricular activity during each school term.
* Assist with school events and activities that may occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.
* Reflect on lesson effectiveness, student response, classroom provision, and progress to improve future teaching.
* Contribute positively to the wider ethos, culture, and continuous development of the school.
* Follow safeguarding, child-protection, health and safety, and professional conduct requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Science or a directly related subject.
* PGCE or another recognised professional teaching qualification.
* 1-2 years of relevant classroom teaching experience.
* Previous experience teaching students who use English as an additional language.
* Clear understanding of American Curriculum expectations and effective science teaching practice.
* Ability to plan differentiated lessons for learners with varied abilities, language levels, and educational needs.
* Experience using assessment information to improve lesson planning and student intervention.
* Strong classroom organisation and behaviour-management capability.
* Passion for science education and commitment to supporting the development of the whole child.
* High level of professionalism and consistent consideration for student welfare.
* Recent participation in extracurricular activities, enrichment programmes, or school events.
* Strong communication skills when working with students, parents, colleagues, and specialist professionals.
* Respectful and inclusive approach toward all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, nationality, or background.
* Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude toward daily school responsibilities.
* Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the United Arab Emirates.
* Commitment to the school\'s mission of Excite, Challenge, Empower.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or satisfactory police clearance.
* Willingness to uphold Aldar Education safeguarding and child-protection expectations.
Skills Set
* Science teaching
* American Curriculum
* Lesson planning
* Differentiated instruction
* Scientific inquiry
* Practical science activities
* Classroom management
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker
* Assessment data analysis
* Learning intervention
* English as an additional language
* Curriculum planning
* Parent communication
* CPOMS
* Student safeguarding
* Child protection
* Inclusive education
* Behaviour management
* Learning resource development
* Progress monitoring
* Extracurricular activity leadership
* Team teaching
* Reflective teaching practice
* Educational technology
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to teach science within a diverse and progressive American Curriculum school committed to fulfilling the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students. The successful teacher will join a collaborative environment where creative instruction, professional reflection, student wellbeing, and measurable learning progress are actively supported.
Aldar Education provides access to professional development, experienced academic teams, curriculum collaboration, and opportunities to participate in enrichment programmes and wider school initiatives. The role is well suited to an educator who wants to strengthen scientific curiosity while contributing to the growth of a respected Abu Dhabi school group.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of innovative and student-centred schools across the United Arab Emirates. Al Ghad Charter School delivers the American Curriculum in Abu Dhabi and brings together passionate educators, diverse learners, and a progressive teaching community. Its Excite, Challenge, Empower mission supports academic achievement, student confidence, and preparation for future learning.
Working within the school\'s Excite, Challenge, Empower mission, the teacher will create learning experiences that respond to different ability levels and help Emirati students achieve strong academic and personal outcomes. The position also contributes to curriculum development, extracurricular activities, school events, safeguarding, and the wider professional life of Al Ghad Charter School.
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
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging science lessons aligned with the American Curriculum and school learning objectives.
* Inspire students to explore scientific concepts through investigation, questioning, experimentation, and practical application.
* Adapt lesson content, activities, resources, and support to meet the needs of students across the full ability range.
* Establish clear learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson.
* Create a stimulating classroom environment with suitable learning resources, displays, and science materials.
* Motivate students through imaginative teaching strategies and relevant real-world scientific examples.
* Monitor class progress and maintain responsibility for the academic development of assigned students.
* Observe, assess, and record student attainment in accordance with school assessment procedures.
* Use Target Tracker and assessment data to identify learning gaps, adjust planning, and organise targeted interventions.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback that helps students understand their progress and next learning steps.
* Maintain accurate records of achievement, development, attendance, interventions, and assessment outcomes.
* Report student progress and wellbeing to parents and caretakers during conferences and scheduled meetings.
* Work with parents to support student happiness, engagement, behaviour, and academic success.
* Apply the school\'s behaviour policy consistently and manage classes using approaches suited to individual student needs.
* Promote self-control, responsibility, independence, respect, and positive learning habits.
* Build professional and supportive relationships with students while exercising appropriate authority when required.
* Model the attitudes, conduct, values, and standards expected throughout the school community.
* Collaborate with science teachers and other colleagues when planning lessons, assessments, resources, and curriculum activities.
* Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff to ensure appropriate provision for students requiring additional assistance.
* Liaise with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other specialists when needed.
* Embed the school\'s Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes across classroom practice.
* Participate in curriculum action groups that support planning, assessment, resource development, and subject-related events.
* Communicate student achievements, wellbeing concerns, and safeguarding information through approved systems, including CPOMS where appropriate.
* Organise or support science activities, school trips, special events, exhibitions, and enrichment programmes.
* Lead one weekly extracurricular activity during each school term.
* Assist with school events and activities that may occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.
* Reflect on lesson effectiveness, student response, classroom provision, and progress to improve future teaching.
* Contribute positively to the wider ethos, culture, and continuous development of the school.
* Follow safeguarding, child-protection, health and safety, and professional conduct requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Science or a directly related subject.
* PGCE or another recognised professional teaching qualification.
* 1-2 years of relevant classroom teaching experience.
* Previous experience teaching students who use English as an additional language.
* Clear understanding of American Curriculum expectations and effective science teaching practice.
* Ability to plan differentiated lessons for learners with varied abilities, language levels, and educational needs.
* Experience using assessment information to improve lesson planning and student intervention.
* Strong classroom organisation and behaviour-management capability.
* Passion for science education and commitment to supporting the development of the whole child.
* High level of professionalism and consistent consideration for student welfare.
* Recent participation in extracurricular activities, enrichment programmes, or school events.
* Strong communication skills when working with students, parents, colleagues, and specialist professionals.
* Respectful and inclusive approach toward all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, nationality, or background.
* Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude toward daily school responsibilities.
* Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the United Arab Emirates.
* Commitment to the school\'s mission of Excite, Challenge, Empower.
* Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or satisfactory police clearance.
* Willingness to uphold Aldar Education safeguarding and child-protection expectations.
Skills Set
* Science teaching
* American Curriculum
* Lesson planning
* Differentiated instruction
* Scientific inquiry
* Practical science activities
* Classroom management
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker
* Assessment data analysis
* Learning intervention
* English as an additional language
* Curriculum planning
* Parent communication
* CPOMS
* Student safeguarding
* Child protection
* Inclusive education
* Behaviour management
* Learning resource development
* Progress monitoring
* Extracurricular activity leadership
* Team teaching
* Reflective teaching practice
* Educational technology
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to teach science within a diverse and progressive American Curriculum school committed to fulfilling the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students. The successful teacher will join a collaborative environment where creative instruction, professional reflection, student wellbeing, and measurable learning progress are actively supported.
Aldar Education provides access to professional development, experienced academic teams, curriculum collaboration, and opportunities to participate in enrichment programmes and wider school initiatives. The role is well suited to an educator who wants to strengthen scientific curiosity while contributing to the growth of a respected Abu Dhabi school group.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of innovative and student-centred schools across the United Arab Emirates. Al Ghad Charter School delivers the American Curriculum in Abu Dhabi and brings together passionate educators, diverse learners, and a progressive teaching community. Its Excite, Challenge, Empower mission supports academic achievement, student confidence, and preparation for future learning.
