Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/02/2026

• Contract length 3 years renewable

Job Description

About the schools

Established in 2014, our client has been very well received within the local community and is quickly expanding to a full K-12 school. They offer an American curriculum program within the framework of traditional Islamic values catering to primary Emirati students. The school is committed to providing every student with the opportunity to achieve educational success.

They follow the U.S. common core curriculum for English and Math, next generation science standards and the Virginia Curriculum for all other subjects. This is complemented with full provision for lessons in Arabic, Islamic studies (for Muslim students) and UAE Social Studies to meet local education requirements.

The school offers a well‑rounded range of facilities including libraries, computer suites, gymnasium, art rooms, science laboratories, media rooms, sports field, audio & video recording studios.

Our client is looking for teachers that want a challenge and want to develop themselves as an educator. They need teachers with strong classroom management skills and determination to get through to students that need extra support.

Based in Abu Dhabi and located near the International Airport (about 30 minutes from the Abu Dhabi city Beach). Faculty housing is provided about 20 minutes away with free (optional) transportation provided.

• Type of school: Private English Medium School
• Age of students: Grades K-12
• This program utilizes American curriculum

About the contract

• Contract: 3 years, renewable
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Avg. Salary: 12,000-14,000 AED based on years of experience and credentials
• Annual airfare for teacher (not dependents)
• Furnished Studio apartment provided or 50K AED annual housing allowance
• Minimum 8 weeks paid annual leave + all national holidays
• End of service bonus approximately 1 month per year worked
• Work Visa provided - in UAE fees covered for employee
• Insurance provided - but school strongly suggests you purchase travel insurance because your health coverage will take a month or more to activate (this is quite affordable)
• Tuition benefit, free for first child, 50% discount for second

About you

• Kindergarten & Primary teachers must hold a Bachelor in Education
• Middle & High teachers must hold Bachelors in subject being taught or Education with specialization in subject
• Experience teaching American curriculum required
• International experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in the same subject that matches your qualification (must provide reference letter)
• Under 60 years old due to visa requirements