Homeroom Teacher (Elementary) – Maternity Cover
Virginia American School
Elementary Education, Classroom Management, and Academic Continuity
Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted on January 12, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Delivery: Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across core elementary subjects, ensuring alignment with the American curriculum standards.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and academic focus.
- Student Support: Foster the academic and social development of young learners, providing differentiated support to meet diverse learning needs.
- Continuity of Learning: Ensure a smooth transition for students during the maternity leave period by maintaining consistent grading and lesson planning.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the elementary faculty and school leadership to fulfill administrative and pedagogical requirements.
- Parent Communication: Maintain open and professional communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
🔹 Requirements:
- Education: Mandatory Bachelor’s Degree coupled with a PGCE or B.Ed qualification.
- UAE Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional teaching experience within the UAE education sector.
- Availability: Must be available for an immediate start (Al Shawamekh location).
- Visa Status: Preference will be given to candidates currently holding a spouse or parent visa.
- Contract Terms: Understanding that this is a temporary maternity cover ranging from approximately 45 days to 2 months.
- Skills: Strong classroom management techniques and a genuine passion for elementary education.
What We Offer:
- Professional Exposure: Opportunity to work within a well-established American curriculum school in Abu Dhabi.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to student success.
- Community Impact: Play a vital role in maintaining the academic journey of elementary students during a transition period.
- Salary: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 1,000, prorated based on the contract duration and professional experience.