52 Elementary School Teacher jobs in the United Arab Emirates

As a teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

We are seeking motivated and dynamic international teachers who can best engage our students in creative and innovative learning.

The American curriculum is rigorous and relevant, with a focus on developing critical thinking, complex problem-solving, collaboration, cognitive flexibility, emotional intelligence, and creativity.

Our inquiry-based learning model provides a platform for developing creative processes that weave together sustainable development, science, mathematics, technology, analysis, logic, debate, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a student-centered learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition.

Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school.

Ignite School shapes creative and innovative 21st-century citizens of the world through a sustainability-focused learning environment that celebrates diversity.

• University Graduate
• Licensed Teacher
• ESL Instructor

• Health insurance
• End of service package
• Round trip yearly ticket
• Housing allowance provided on monthly basis

Interviews are conducted through Zoom/Google Meet.

Drawn millions of visitors each year, Dubai allows teachers to experience a unique combination of traditional Middle Eastern ways of life and an upscale expatriate lifestyle.

Dubai's many private schools provide opportunities for licensed teachers to teach in one of the most exciting and dynamic modern cities in the world.

Seeking a Foundation phase Teacher to support students for homeschool. The ideal candidate will have experience creating personalized education plans, delivering engaging lessons, and adapting teaching methods to the student's individual learning needs, following the UK curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a personalized education plan for the student.
• Teach English, Math, and Science across Grades 1–8 using the UK curriculum.
• Organize learning materials and resources to create a structured, positive learning environment.
• Track, observe, and assess the student's progress to inform lesson planning.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding the student's achievements and well-being.
• Ability to teach Grades 1–8 across all subjects.
• UAE experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, teachers degree would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years teaching/tutoring experience.
• Ability to teach
• Passion for teaching and commitment to education.
• UAE experience is preferred but not a must.
• MUST be located in the UAE and must have a UAE residency.

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Location: In Home

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From AED120.00 per hour

Our international school network seeks to hire an experienced elementary teacher who is passionate about educating young minds and making a positive impact on their lives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor Degree from a regionally or internationally accredited college or university, be a native English speaker, certified/licensed as a teacher, and have at least two years of teaching experience.

Key skills required for this role include excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of effective teaching methodologies, and proficiency in using technology to enhance learning.

Additional considerations include advanced degrees, previous teaching experience in the UAE, and experience with IB World Schools and American Common Core curriculum.

We offer a competitive salary package that includes free furnished accommodation, annual flight tickets, international health insurance, and other benefits.

The Academic Curriculum Development & Training Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and enhancement of the curriculum in alignment with EYFS British standards, as well as creating and implementing training programs for teachers and academic staff. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality education and supports the institution's academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update curriculum content in line with EYFS standards and global best practices.
• Design and implement comprehensive training plans for teachers to enhance their pedagogical and academic skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the curriculum in classrooms, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Create innovative teaching resources and assessment tools to support the learning process.
• Supervise teaching quality and ensure alignment with curriculum objectives.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in early childhood education and integrate them into the curriculum and training programs.
• Collaborate with senior management to plan continuous improvement strategies for academic performance.
• Organize internal and external workshops and training sessions.
• Provide regular progress reports with recommendations for curriculum and training development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (EYFS international certifications are preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in curriculum development or academic training, with at least 2 years working specifically with the EYFS British curriculum.
• Deep understanding of early childhood education principles and the needs of children aged 0–5.
• Strong skills in designing and delivering training programs.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in guiding and motivating teaching teams.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Strategic planning and educational project management.
• Knowledge of interactive teaching methods and educational technology tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10, AED15,000.00 per month

We are seeking a distinguished educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal for Curriculum Development . Reporting directly to the Principal, this role will play a pivotal part in driving school improvement, curriculum development, and student achievement while supporting the overall leadership and management of the school.

• Spearhead efforts to set and execute the school's vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
• Evaluate and optimize the delivery of the American curriculum across all grade levels within an international framework.
• Maintain consistently high standards through the monitoring and enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Oversee student progress tracking, behaviour management, and pastoral care systems to ensure student well-being.
• Contribute to school improvement plans, accreditation, and compliance with ADEK and international standards.
• Lead staff professional development and performance management processes to foster growth and excellence.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community to enhance student outcomes.
• Assist in school operations, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Act as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal.

• Master's degree in Education or related field (required).
• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience in schools offering the American curriculum.
• In-depth understanding of American curriculum standards, assessment models, and accreditation requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural student populations.

Job Description
Aldar Education is currently hiring Elementary Homeroom Teachers for Virginia International Private School to start in September 2025. 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.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Responsibilities
Key Task:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Roles and responsibilities include:

• Teamwork and collaboration

• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Virginia INternational Private School Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Education in the subject or Bachelor Degree in equivalent field with PGCE

Aldar Education is currently hiring Elementary Homeroom Teachers for Virginia International Private School to start in September 2025. 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.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Bachelor Degree in Education in the subject or Bachelor Degree in equivalent field with PGCE

Key Task:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Virginia INternational Private School Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Aldar Education is currently hiring Arabic Teacher for Virginia International Private School to start in January 2026. 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.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Bachelor Degree in Education in the subject or Bachelor Degree in equivalent field with PGCE

Key Task:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Virginia INternational Private School Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

The Director of Primary Education will lead the vision for our Primary School, aligned with our educational goals and curriculum frameworks. This role requires a dynamic, innovative, and exceptional educator who values professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.

• Develop and implement the strategic direction for the Primary School.
• Ensure students achieve outstanding academic and personal/social outcomes.

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of effective leadership and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

They should be able to share our commitment to child protection and have relevant qualifications and experience in education leadership.