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Job Description
- Provide strong strategic leadership for the Nursery and Kindergarten divisions setting clear educational goals aligned with the institution s vision and values.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of teachers support staff and administrators fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Ensure smooth transitions between the Nursery and Kindergarten divisions promoting consistency in educational practices and learning experiences.
- Lead the recruitment training and professional development of staff ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are met across both divisions.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a highquality ageappropriate curriculum that encourages inquirybased learning creativity and critical thinking.
- Ensure the curriculum aligns with national or international education standards and incorporates best practices in early childhood education.
- Support teachers in using effective instructional strategies and assessment techniques to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods ensuring academic standards and focusing on individual student growth.
- Ensure the holistic development of children focusing on their social emotional cognitive and physical wellbeing.
- Work closely with counselors and special education staff to provide support for students with varying learning needs.
- Foster positive behavior emotional regulation and healthy peer relationships in the Nursery and Kindergarten settings.
- Create a safe inclusive and respectful environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Parent and Community Engagement:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding their childs academic development behavior and wellbeing.
- Build strong relationships with parents through regular communication parentteacher conferences workshops and school events.
- Encourage active parental involvement and provide opportunities for parents to engage in their childrens learning journey.
- Represent the institution in community events to enhance its presence and foster positive relationships with the local community.
- Oversee the daily operations of the Nursery and Kindergarten divisions ensuring efficient scheduling staffing and resource management.
- Manage the divisions budgets allocating resources effectively for educational materials staff development and program needs.
- Ensure proper maintenance and safety standards for facilities equipment and materials.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance academic performance and developmental progress ensuring timely reporting to parents and school leadership.
- Ensure compliance with local educational regulations health and safety standards and institutional policies.
- Develop systems for monitoring and assessing student performance both academically and socially using a variety of assessment methods.
- Work with teachers to analyze assessment data and make adjustments to teaching practices to support student achievement.
- Prepare regular reports on the progress and performance of students in both the Nursery and Kindergarten divisions for the leadership team and parents.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field (Master s preferred).
- Must have (35 years teaching experience) in early childhood education with at least (3 to 5 years experience) in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Early years frameworks and ahving American curriculum experience.
- Indepth understanding of health safety and safeguarding standards in early childhood education.
- Relevant valid teaching licenses as required by the AbuDhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).
- IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (or an equivalent qualification) to demonstrate English proficiency.
- Experience with international curricula and a solid understanding of global education standards.
Benefits
- B.Ed. in Early Years/Primary
- 5 Teaching experience
- 5 years management experience
- Westerntrained Preferred
- A HIGH command of written or spoken English
- Experience of the US curriculum
- Up to date with modern pedagogy
- Management experience
- Relevant valid licenses as announced by ADEK
- A minimum of IELTS 6 or equivalent in addition to advanced proficiency in the
- language applied in the curriculum of the school.
Requirements: Bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master s preferred). Minimum of 3 years experience in early childhood education, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of early years frameworks and curriculum development. In-depth understanding of health, safety, and safeguarding standards in early childhood education. Relevant, valid teaching licenses as required by the AbuDhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (or an equivalent qualification) to demonstrate English proficiency. Experience with international curricula and a solid understanding of global education standards.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
