KG Teacher

Role Overview

Aldar Education is looking for an exceptional Kindergarten Teacher for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi, beginning in the 2026/27 academic year. The school follows an American curriculum and serves boys and girls at the primary level. It places strong emphasis on high expectations, innovative practice, and a collaborative learning culture that develops leadership, creativity, and sustainable growth.

The post is focused on delivering inclusive, engaging teaching that helps every child progress well, build independence, and thrive academically and socially. The role also involves building strong relationships with colleagues, families, and the wider school community while contributing to a positive and high-performing school environment.

Core Purpose

To provide inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports independence and maximizes progress for every child, while maintaining strong partnerships across the school community and delivering excellent teaching, effective use of resources, and improved learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons that motivate pupils and support them to achieve strong learning outcomes.
• Work closely with fellow teachers to plan stimulating lessons aligned to curriculum expectations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Build constructive relationships with the whole school community.
• Collaborate flexibly with colleagues and, where relevant, curriculum support staff to promote pupil development.
• Create an organised classroom with appropriate learning resources and displays that encourage participation and engagement.
• Plan, prepare, and teach sessions that meet the needs of the full range of learners in the class.
• Use creative and enthusiastic teaching approaches to keep pupils engaged and challenged.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with school assessment procedures.
• Reflect on teaching, classroom provision, and pupil progress, then adapt planning and the learning environment accordingly.
• Work with specialists such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists when needed.
• Embed the school’s Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes across the curriculum.
• Take ownership of class progress and use assessment data to inform planning, intervention, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil development using Target Tracker.
• Share progress updates with parents and carers during conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and manage the classroom in a calm, effective, and age-appropriate way.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the standards of behaviour expected from pupils.
• Promote self-control, independence, and high standards of conduct.
• Carry out duties as assigned in line with school policy.
• Contribute to curriculum action groups, including planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
• Support school events, outings, and activities, including those held in the evening or at weekends.
• Communicate with parents/carers about achievements and well-being using school systems such as CPOMS where appropriate.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Lead one weekly extracurricular activity each term.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten Education or a related subject, along with a PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification. A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ teaching experience in KG is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

The school is seeking a teacher who has experience supporting learners for whom English is not a first language, along with a strong commitment to educating the whole child. The role calls for professionalism, a genuine concern for children’s well-being, a positive and solution-oriented mindset, and respect for people from all backgrounds and roles.

Applicants should also have recent involvement in extracurricular activities and be willing to comply with safeguarding and police clearance requirements. The successful candidate must live in the same emirate as the assigned school.

What the School Offers

Aldar Education is a network of child-centered, innovative schools in the UAE, educating more than 33,000 students across its owned and managed schools. The organisation offers an attractive remuneration package, along with a strong focus on professional development, coaching, and training for both staff and students.

Additional Information

This role description may be updated by the employer at any time and is not intended to cover every task or duty. Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace. The organisation also supports the UAE national development agenda and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The organisation is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all employees to share that responsibility. Any appointment will depend on satisfactory references and police clearance.

Work Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.