Elementary School Counselor- GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY, Dubai UAE

 Elementary School Counselor- GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY, Dubai UAE

Closing Date 31-Jul-2021

About the Role

At GEMS Dubai American Academy we are looking for an experienced and exuberant Elementary School Counselor to join us for the start of the 21-22 academic year.  This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is driven to provide education at an exceptional level to join our world class school.  

Curriculum for students in Grades 1 through 5 emphasizes basic skills in all subject areas and introduces higher level skills to challenge students and stimulate their interests and thinking. The curriculum fosters the concept that learning will be enjoyable and rewarding throughout students' lives. Our instructional program makes a variety of provisions to support individual learning differences and all teachers strive to meet the needs of all students.  DAA teachers encourage and assist students in becoming active learners, and with integrating their ideas, feelings and experiences into the instructional program.

If you are teacher who strives to challenge your students to reach their personal excellence goals, have high expectations of yourself and your students, and value joy in your classroom, Dubai American Academy is the school for you!  

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree level qualification in Psychology specialized in school-based counseling.  Augmenting school counseling certifications and licenses are beneficial

Solid and demonstrable counseling experience of at least 3 years, supporting Elementary School students with diverse backgrounds

American curriculum school experience, however, this is not mandatory

History of successful partnering with Admin (SLT) and other relevant stake holders  

Knowledge of advisory or character programs

Resilient and agile decision-making skills to ensure successful design and implementation of programs that meet school and student body requirements to help students achieve success in all aspects of their life

Superior interpersonal skills that reflect patience, tolerance, sensitivity, empathy and enthusiasm for working with students, parents and school staff in a multicultural and international setting

Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

If you are keen to apply and meet minimum requirements please clarify in your Cover Letter if a teaching/school support partner will accompany you and briefly describe their qualification(s) and experience.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

1. Resume/CV

2. Passport-size photograph

Apply Here:

https://careers.gemseducation.com/gems/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=154296&ChannelID=2933