Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - February 2025 Start

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - February 2025 Start

Maplewood Canadian International School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student-Level: High School

Eligible Candidates: Canadian Licensed Teacher

Furnished housing or a housing allowance is provided. Annual round trip economy class ticket to the successful candidate's home airport. Medical coverage. Weekly Professional Development activities.

Due to a rapid increase in student enrolment, we have a February 2025 opening for an ambitious Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher who can inspire and motivate our students! MCIS is looking for a dedicated educator to join us on our continuous journey towards excellence by raising standards, improving outcomes for all learners, and delivering the MCIS core purpose:

“To ensure: Students graduate as engaged thinkers and creative innovators with ethical, global perspectives, well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of our changing world.”

This highly motivated teacher will work within the Primary Division (Grades 1-6), which is led by forward-thinking practitioners who are keen to ensure all students achieve to the best of their ability in an enjoyable classroom environment.

Maplewood Canadian International School is a Canadian Curriculum school and has full accreditation from Alberta Education, which is the highest-performing province in Canada. Canada consistently ranks in the top 2 - 3 countries in the world on international standardized testing programs.

Students attending MCIS gain critical, creative, and innovative thinking skills and receive an Alberta Education High School Diploma upon graduation. This diploma is rated highly desirable in terms of accessing post-secondary institutions around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Maplewood Canadian International School to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading Canadian School! The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons that align with the Alberta Education curriculum for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, using student-centered teaching practices that support the development of language acquisition.
• Prepare English Language Learners for success by closing learning gaps.
• Implement standards-based grading and reporting principles to provide accurate and meaningful feedback to students and parents.
• Utilize inquiry-based learning strategies to engage students and enhance their understanding of English Language Arts concepts.
• Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student learning and encourages open communication and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to develop and implement cross-curricular projects and initiatives.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching teams, clubs, field trips, and school events.
• Attend professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in teaching.

If you are an experienced Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher with a passion for student-centered learning and a proven track record of success in developing critical thinking skills in students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.