Educational Assistant Full-Time - UAE Nationals

GEMS Education; Dubai; Vor Ort; Confidential; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, is inviting applications for a UAE Nationals Educational Assistant. You will support teachers, help create a positive learning environment and assist with classroom activities in a full-time role.

The position requires strong English communication, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to school values and safeguarding standards.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and spoken English
• ICT skills desirable
• Able to handle a range of tasks under pressure
• Must be available for Monday–Friday work schedule

Aufgaben

• Support teacher with related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities, mount displays and assist with worksheets.
• Cover classes for short periods in emergencies.
• Maintain stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Develop familiarity with literacy, numeracy and phonetics within curriculum.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

English proficiency

ICT skills

Multitasking

Mon-Fri schedule

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Dubai American Academy is GEMS Education's flagship American curriculum school, offering an exceptional education from Pre-K to Grade 12 alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Rated Outstanding by the KHDA for 13 consecutive years, DAA is recognised for its academic excellence, vibrant international community and state-of-the-art facilities.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic UAE Nationals Educational Assistant, to join our exceptional team. The succesful candidate will contribute and support in creating a positve learning environment in a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Assist the teacher with related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities. Mount work displays and assist with preparation of displays.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets as requested.
• Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum e.g. literacy, numeracy and phonetics.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Ensure tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times. Maintain confidential information and ensure information pertaining to students and the school is not shared or discussed without the approval of the teacher or senior management team.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills Description

• Strong communication skills with excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• ICT skills desirable.
• Able to handle a range of tasks, work under pressure and relate well to children and colleagues.
• Must be available for a Monday-Friday work schedule.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.