Secondary (12-18)
International Schools Services
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Job summary
KAUST School seeks a High School Arabic and French Teacher (IB MYP) to deliver IB-aligned instruction and foster intercultural understanding. The role requires collaboration with colleagues and active participation in curriculum development and school activities.
The position emphasizes planning, assessment, and communication with parents, alongside continuous professional growth in a multi-cultural environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in relevant subject
- Minimum IB teaching experience required (IB or IBDP/IB/MYP)
- Excellent command of oral and written English; ESL training preferred
- International school teaching experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform daily classroom teaching activities and purposeful planning
- Define classroom achievement goals and plan individualized courses of study
- Collaborate with teachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators and staff
- Evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessments
- Communicate students' progress to parents and engage them in learning
- Participate in curriculum design and school activities
Skills
Education
Job description
The KAUST School (TKS) aims to serve the KAUST community of students by providing The International Baccalaureate (IB) programs of education in a holistic school environment. The TKS Teacher will help achieve the TKS goals by providing professional classroom instruction at either the elementary, middle and/or high school level and may teach one or more academic subjects or special areas ensuring that all students receive a superior educational program. The TKS teacher applies IB educational philosophy; with the content, scope and requirements of the subjects taught and using instructional materials. The aim is to achieve a stimulating learning environment that is aligned with the school’s mission, vision and culture.
- Perform daily classroom teaching activities and engage in purposeful planning
- Define classroom achievement goals, practice technology-infused instruction, and plan individualized courses of study for students
- Work in cooperation with other teachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators and other school personnel
- Evaluate student progress using research-based formative and summative assessment practices on a regular basis
- Ability to work enthusiastically and supportively with students
- Communicate students' progress to parents and engage them in their children's learning
- Recommend and implement remedial or enrichment activities
- Participate in co-and/or extra- curricular school activities
- Assist in the design and review of curriculum, in cooperation with educational specialists, curriculum coordinators, school administration and peers
- Awareness of specific learning profiles to adapt curriculum design, implement, evaluate and record
- support interventions
- Pursue continuous learning and professional growth
- Present a positive image by modeling the school’s values and culture
- Experience working in multi-cultural environments and demonstrating intercultural understanding
- Possess and apply professional knowledge and understanding of content, instructional strategies and student development
- Design instruction consistent with The KAUST School curriculum
- Use TKS available technology to support student learning
- Collaborate with colleagues to enrich instruction and professional practice
- Differentiate instruction to ensure individual student needs are being met
- Use reliable data from multiple sources to inform one's professional practice
- Minimum two years of International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching experience in subject/area applying for
- Teaching degree and certification, or equivalent in subject/area applying for and minimum Bachelor's degree
- Experience and training in PYP/MYP/DP
- International school teaching experience is preferred
- Excellent references
- Excellent command of oral and written English Language
- English as a Second Language training and experience is preferred
Purpose-built secure community built around a recently established University campus located 80km north of Jeddah on the Red Sea coast. The community contains a golf course, marina, restaurants, basic retail, modern supermarket, cinema, fitness center, beaches and parks.Couples must be marriedBackground checks conducted on all successful applicantsMaximum age limit for candidates is 58 years
Council of International Schools (CIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)
Teacher Annual Salary Range in USD
$82000 — $88000
Administrators Annual Salary Range in USD
$1 — $2
Salary Paid In
Saudi Riyal
Local Taxes on Salary
No
Contract
Single Contract Savings Potential Per Year (USD)
33000
Team Contract Savings Potential Per Year (USD)
61000
Contract Duration
August - August
Teaching Days
180
Teacher Initial Contract Length
2 Years
Administrator Initial Contract Length
3 Years
School Hiring Preference
Single Teachers and Teaching Teams
Certification Needed
No
Interns
No
School Provides Visa Assistance
No
Visa Restrictions
Yes
Maximum Age
60
Minimum Years of Experience
2
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors
Certifications
No
Countries Impacted by Visa Restrictions
—
Savings Potential
Yes
Benefit Details
Savings Plan with matched employer contribution up to 10% of base salary.Over Base Allowance, up to 50% of base pay paid monthly to each single teacher, or to highest-paid member of teaching couple
Flights/Transportation
Yes
Benefit Details
Provided: Every YearInitial flights and annual travel allowance - cash in lieu for employee and dependents (according to point of origin)
Moving Allowance
Yes
Benefit Details
$3,000 USD, a fixed one-time payment per family. This is meant to assist with costs associated with the visa application process, medical examination, degree attestation, storage costs...etc. Arranged through our relocation team.
Accommodation
Yes
Benefit Details
No charge for utilities (within benchmark limit). Subsidized annual rent is deducted from salary (subject to change). Rent will not exceed 25% of base salary of the house teacher is eligible for. If a teacher chooses to upgrade to bigger unit, full rent applies. Single teacher sharing options.
Accommodation Shared for Singles
Yes
Benefit Details
Single sharing options available, speak to relocation department about details.
Utilities
Yes
Benefit Details
Utilities, basic furnishings, major appliances are included.Covered by rent. Complimentary broad-band internet., campus wide.
Reoccurring Flights/Transportation
Yes
Benefit Details
Provided: Every YearInitial flights and annual travel allowance - cash in lieu for employee and dependents (according to point of origin)
Medical Insurance
Yes
Benefit Details
Full local coverage for employee and dependents (Global Plan available upon enrollment with subsidized rates)
Dental Insurance
Yes
Benefit Details
As per BUPA Arabia plan
Opportunities for Dependents
Yes
Benefit Details
There may be some opportunities for dependents to work, this is not guarunteed.
Not Offered
Retirement Plan, Taxes, Tuition for Dependents, Setting in Allowance, Disability Insurance
School URL https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/
School Presentation Link https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/
School Calendar Link https://tks.kaust.edu.sa/about-us/calendar
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