KG Teacher - Female
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated kindergarten teacher to join our passionate team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment where young children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who is excited to join our world-class school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.
Successful applicants should be qualified as below:
- A bachelor's degree in the arts/science subjects, along with a certified teaching qualification such as B.Ed.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in KG is mandatory along with attested degree, B.Ed, and experience letters.
- A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.
- Experience teaching in the UAE is an added advantage.
- Candidates who are able to join immediately may apply.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Skills- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the KG curriculum.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Implement a strong phonics-based literacy program, focusing on letter sounds, digraphs, trigraphs, CVC words, sight words, and early reading skills.
- Develop and implement activities that promote early numeracy, scientific inquiry, creativity, and gross/fine motor skills.
- Assess students' progress through observation, portfolios, and other age-appropriate methods.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and school-wide initiatives.
- Manage classroom resources and routines effectively.
- Encourage positive social interactions and emotional development.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification/license for early years/kindergarten.
- Proven experience teaching kindergarten or early primary grades.
- Strong subject knowledge across all core KG learning areas (literacy, numeracy, science, arts, social-emotional learning).
- In-depth understanding and practical application of phonics instruction, including explicit teaching of letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, digraphs, trigraphs, and strategies for developing early reading fluency.
- Excellent classroom management skills with a positive and nurturing approach.
- Ability to create a stimulating and interactive learning environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Proficiency in using technology for teaching and communication (e.g., interactive whiteboards, educational apps).
- Any specific curriculum experience if relevant, e.g., experience with specific curriculum like Jolly Phonics, IB PYP, Montessori is a plus.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student.Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.
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