Physical Education Teacher – Yas American Academy

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Physical Education
• Required Certificates:

Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. or PGCE Education
• Experience in an international school is an advantage
• Prefer a Physical Education Teacher with coaching experience in football, basketball, rugby, and swimming to join our dedicated team.

Minimum Experience: 

Minimum of 2 years experience 

Job-specific knowledge and skills: 

• Knowledge of Inquiry-Based Curriculum and Common Core curriculum and the latest developments
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment, and compliance would be advantageous

Personal/ Leadership Qualities: 

• Commitment to the ideals of international education
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment
• Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision-making
• Flexibility, patience, and egalitarian approach

Job Benefits:

• Family VISA Sponsorship
• Children’s Education Fee waiver
• Family Medical Insurance

Job Description:

Aldar Academies is seeking a Physical Education Teacher at Yas American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high-quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum – tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astroturf field, two swimming pools, a well-stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium, and outdoor play areas.