Secondary Teacher

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Secondary Teacher Position

As a Secondary Teacher at The Spanish School of Abu Dhabi, you will create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for secondary students. You will play a crucial role in fostering their linguistic, social, and emotional development within our multicultural setting. We seek educators who can implement a student‑centered learning approach, maintain high academic standards, and utilize creative teaching methodologies. This role requires proficiency and certification to teach both Spanish and English.

• Inclusive classroom environment: create a welcoming classroom that promotes a sense of belonging for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Curriculum development: develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the Spanish curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and language proficiency.
• Interactive teaching: foster a love for learning by incorporating creative and active teaching methodologies to make lessons interactive, hands‑on, and enjoyable.
• Clear learning objectives: establish and communicate clear learning objectives to students, ensuring they understand academic and behavioral expectations.
• Individualized support: provide individualized attention and support to students, adapting teaching strategies to accommodate their unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
• Technology integration: utilize technology and instructional resources to enhance the learning experience and promote digital literacy among students.
• Student assessment: assess and evaluate student progress regularly through various formative and summative assessment methods, providing timely feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Collaborative projects: collaborate with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities that integrate different subjects and promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem‑solving skills.
• Community involvement: encourage student participation in community service initiatives, cultural events, and extracurricular activities to foster social responsibility and global awareness.
• Parental communication: maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on their child's academic progress and addressing any concerns.
• Classroom management: establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment, implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting positive discipline practices.
• Professional development: stay updated with educational research, best practices, and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

• Cultural sensitivity: promote cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, encouraging cross‑cultural understanding and celebrating diversity within the classroom and school community.
• Technology as a tool: integrate technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning, promoting digital literacy and facilitating distance learning if necessary.
• Differentiation strategies: implement differentiation strategies to accommodate students with diverse learning styles, abilities, and language proficiency levels.
• Stimulating classroom: create a stimulating and organized classroom environment equipped with appropriate resources, materials, and age‑appropriate educational tools.
• Parental engagement: engage parents/guardians actively in their child's education through regular communication, parent‑teacher conferences, and involvement in school activities.
• Professional growth: participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and collaborate with colleagues to stay current with educational best practices.

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 4:30pm.
• Friday early dismissal, early‑bird program and afternoon dismissal will be on a rotating schedule.
• School holidays follow the calendar approved by ADEK.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field: a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Spanish university or an officially accredited equivalent.
• Master’s in teacher training for secondary education (Máster en formación del…