Physical Education Teacher

ACA; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 8,700 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation furnished

Health insurance

Tuition discount

Airfare yearly

PD allowance

Moving/shipping expenses

Job summary

The American Creativity Academy invites applications for a Physical Education Teacher to join our international school in Kuwait City. You will teach students, foster well-being, and model effective teaching practices in a dynamic Islamic-influenced environment.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor degree in Education or P.E. and a valid teaching license; 1–2 years of experience preferred, though new grads are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree Education or P.E.
• Valid teaching license.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience. New grads welcome to apply.
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and supervision to students in the school.
• Follow the prescribed curriculum for each grade level.
• Assist in development, creation, and selection of new curriculum and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ academic and behavioral performance.
• Deliver all required documentation and reports as directed by the Principal.

Education

Bachelor degree Education or P.E.

Job description

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity to teach in Kuwait and travel? Join us at the American Creativity Academy!

We are looking to hire a dedicated Physical Education teachers to educate our school's students. The Physical Education teacher will seek to accomplish the school's philosophy of education through instruction and example and provide lessons that meet students' requirements, interests and capabilities. To ensure success you will have the ability to form interpersonal relationships with all your students and take an interest in their general well-being. Top candidates are caring, perceptive, and proficient with organizing children.

Physical Education Teacher Salary and Benefits:

Details

Salary $2,500 - $3,500 monthly, tax free salary

Accommodation Furnished apartment (utilities included) in our teacher housing complexes

Health Insurance International health insurance for the teacher and two dependents, as applicable

Tuition Tuition discount for children at ACA

Contract Length Two-year contract with bonus

Airfare Yearly roundtrip ticket to home of record for the teacher and two dependents

Professional Development Professional development (PD) allowance

Moving Expenses Settling-in allowance

Shipping Expenses Excess baggage allowance

Vacation and Holidays Vacation: National Holidays and School Holidays

Relocation Support and Expenses Work visa-related support services

More about the American Creativity Academy:

• The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is an IB World School.
• The academic curriculum is based on the Core American Standards Curriculum

Physical Education Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor degree Education or P.E.
• Valid teaching license.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience. New grads welcome to apply.
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.

Physical Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction and supervision to and for students in the school.
• Work to instill skills that will allow children to progress academically within the scope of the curriculum as well as providing strategies that allow children to apply appropriate problem solving skills to their lives.
• Teach diligently and faithfully the classes or subjects assigned to them by the principal.
• Follow the prescribed curriculum as outlined for each grade level.
• Assist in the development, creation, and selection of new curriculum, instructional materials and supplies.
• Are responsible for effective instruction, training, and evaluation of the progress of students in the subjects assigned to the teachers and for the management of the class or classes, and report to the Principal on the progress of students on request.
• Encourage the students in the pursuit of life-long learning.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ academic and behavioral performance as directed by the Principal.
• Participate in regular conferencing with parents and keep records of such in the prescribed school format.
• Inculcate by precept and example respect for religion and the principles of Islamic morality and the highest regard for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance, and all other virtues.
• Provide direction and support for student activities and after-school clubs.
• Promote the American Creativity Academy in a positive fashion at all times.
• Assist in developing cooperation and coordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school.
• Attend conferences with other teachers to discuss academic and social needs of the students in his/her care as directed by the Principal.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals of students in difficulty to the designated support personnel.
• Deliver all required documentation, reports, and school property in their possession as may be directed by the Superintendent when their contractual agreement with the school has expired or when for any reason his employment with ACA has ceased.
• Use and permit to be used textbooks that are approved by the BOT and Ministry of Education only.
• Attend and actively participate in grade level meetings.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and serve on faculty committees as requested by the school administration.
• Supervise students in the classroom, in the hallways, on the playground, and when students are on breaks, recess, and dismissal.
• Follow school policy and procedures.
• Maintain and enhance professional competence by attending in-service training, seminars, and college level courses.
• Performs other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

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