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Nexus Global

Shadow Teacher / Learning Support AssistantICS Al Danah International School, Abu DhabiSalary: 3000 to 4000Job DescriptionWe are looking for a patient, caring, and responsible Shadow Teacher to provide one-to-one support to a student attending ICS Al Danah International School.The selected candidate will work closely with the student, parents, classroom teacher, and school inclusion team to support the student&rsquo;s learning, communication, social development, behaviour, and participation in classroom activities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide one-to-one support during lessons and school activities.</li><li>Help the student understand and complete classroom instructions and assignments.</li><li>Support focus, communication, emotional regulation, and daily routines.</li><li>Encourage independence, confidence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.</li><li>Adapt learning activities according to the student&rsquo;s individual needs.</li><li>Observe and record the student&rsquo;s progress and areas requiring additional support.</li><li>Provide regular updates to the parents.</li><li>Coordinate professionally with teachers and the school inclusion team.</li><li>Maintain the student&rsquo;s privacy, safety, and well-being at all times.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or diploma in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Previous experience as a Shadow Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Special Education Assistant.</li><li>Experience supporting children with additional learning or developmental needs is preferred.</li><li>Patient, compassionate, calm, responsible, and dependable.</li><li>Good spoken and written English.</li><li>Strong communication and classroom-support skills.</li><li>Must be legally eligible to work in the UAE.</li><li>References and relevant certificates may be requested.</li></ul>Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

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Aldar Academies

<div>Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding UAE National Classroom Assistant to j oin Muna British Academy , located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhab i, commencing in August 2026 . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our upcoming UAE National Recruitment Event at the Muna British Academy campus.
Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an &ldquo;Outstanding&rdquo; ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025 , Muna British Academy relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision&mdash;now welcoming students from FS1 to Year 8 , with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future&mdash;within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education.
Our new campus features world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This relocation marks the next exciting chapter in our journey and offers an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier educational setting.
As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading educational group.
Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values and culture of the region .</div>
 <div>Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>Minimum secondary school certificate.
</li><li>At least two-year experience in a school setting.
</li><li>English language skills according to the school curriculum
</li></ul>Minimum Experience:
<ul><li>UAE National with a minimum secondary school certificate / Bachelors.
</li></ul>Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills :
<ul><li>Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
</li><li>Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
</li><li>A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
</li><li>Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
</li><li>Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
</li><li>A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
</li><li>A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
</li></ul>This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.</div>
 <div>Main Duties:
<ul><li>Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being
</li><li>Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety
</li><li>Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / groups of pupils and help monitor their progress
</li><li>Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills
</li><li>Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records
</li><li>Prepare and present displays of pupils&rsquo; work
</li><li>Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
</li><li>Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies.
</li></ul>Specific Duties:
<ul><li>Academic assistance.
</li><li>Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction.
</li><li>Demonstrating various instructional activities.
</li><li>Monitoring work assigned by teacher &ndash; checking and correcting pupils&rsquo; work while in progress.
</li><li>Keeping pupils on task.
</li><li>Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
</li><li>Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
</li><li>Checking attendance.
</li><li>Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
</li><li>Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem.
</li><li>Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy.</li></ul></div>

UAE Nationals Recruitment Event - Classroom Assistant - Muna British Academy, Saadiyat Island - August 2026

Aldar Education

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding
 
 UAE National
 
 
 Classroom Assistant
 
 to j
 
 oin Muna British Academy
 
 , located on
 
 Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhab
 
 i, commencing in
 
 August 2026
 
 . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our upcoming
 
 UAE National Recruitment Event
 
 at the Muna British Academy campus.
 
 
 Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an
 
 &ldquo;Outstanding&rdquo;
 
 ADEK rating since 2015. In
 
 August 2025
 
 , Muna British Academy relocated to a
 
 state-of-the-art campus
 
 in the prestigious
 
 Saadiyat Lagoons
 
 community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision&mdash;now welcoming students from
 
 FS1 to Year 8
 
 , with plans to extend to
 
 Year 13
 
 in the near future&mdash;within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education.
 
 
 Our new campus features world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This relocation marks the next exciting chapter in our journey and offers an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier educational setting.
 
 
 As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading educational group.
 
 
 Successful candidates will be closely aligned with
 
 our core values and ethos
 
 and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the
 
 values and culture of the region
 
 .
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Main Duties:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being
 </li>
 <li>
 Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / groups of pupils and help monitor their progress
 </li>
 <li>
 Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present displays of pupils&rsquo; work
 </li>
 <li>
 Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Specific Duties:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Academic assistance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrating various instructional activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitoring work assigned by teacher &ndash; checking and correcting pupils&rsquo; work while in progress.
 </li>
 <li>
 Keeping pupils on task.
 </li>
 <li>
 Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
 </li>
 <li>
 Checking attendance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem.
 </li>
 <li>
 Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications :
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum secondary school certificate.
 </li>
 <li>
 At least two-year experience in a school setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 English language skills according to the school curriculum
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Experience:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 UAE National with a minimum secondary school certificate / Bachelors.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills :
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
 </li>
 <li>
 A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
 </li>
 <li>
 Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
 </li>
 <li>
 A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
 </li>
 <li>
 A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
 
 
 
 Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
 
</div>

Dramatic Education Inc

<div>Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) Description
Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K&ndash;12. Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) &ndash; 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before-School, After-School &amp; Summer Programs) The 21st CCLC Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) provides direct support to actively participating students in before-school,after-school, and summer programming, assisting in the implementation of academic and enrichment activities aligned with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day learning objectives, and program performance goals.
This position supports student achievement and social-emotional development through small group instruction, arts-integrated enrichment, and structured supervision, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
The Teaching Artist Assistant reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, teachers, instructional staff, enrichment partners, and school personnel to support high-quality program delivery and student engagement. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) 
Salary: $18.00 per hour, Grant Funded 
 
Core Responsibilities 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<div> 
The Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant provides small group instruction, tutoring, and homework assistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student outcomes.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supervises students during transitions, meals, and program activities, ensuring</li></ul>
safety, compliance, and appropriate behavior at all times. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant collaborates with program staff and school-day teachers to align enrichment</li></ul>
activities with identified student needs and academic priorities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supports project-based learning, arts integration, cultural enrichment, and youth</li></ul>
development activities that increase student engagement. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting to support program accountability and grant compliance.</li></ul></div>
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant builds positive relationships with students to support consistent attendance,</li></ul>
engagement, and social-emotional growth. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant participates in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional</li></ul>
development to support program quality and effectiveness.</div>

21st Century Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)- Conway

<div>Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) Description
Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K&ndash;12. Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) &ndash; 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before-School, After-School &amp; Summer Programs) The 21st CCLC Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) provides direct support to actively participating students in before-school, after-school, and summer programming, assisting in the implementation of academic and enrichment activities aligned with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day learning objectives, and program performance goals.
This position supports student achievement and social-emotional development through small group instruction, arts-integrated enrichment, and structured supervision, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
The Teaching Artist Assistant reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, teachers, instructional staff, enrichment partners, and school personnel to support high-quality program delivery and student engagement. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) 
Salary: $18.00 per hour, Grant Funded 
 
Core Responsibilities 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<div> 
The Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant provides small group instruction, tutoring, and homework assistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student outcomes.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supervises students during transitions, meals, and program activities, ensuring</li></ul>
safety, compliance, and appropriate behavior at all times. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant collaborates with program staff and school-day teachers to align enrichment</li></ul>
activities with identified student needs and academic priorities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supports project-based learning, arts integration, cultural enrichment, and youth</li></ul>
development activities that increase student engagement. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting to support program accountability and grant compliance.</li></ul></div>
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant builds positive relationships with students to support consistent attendance,</li></ul>
engagement, and social-emotional growth. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant participates in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional</li></ul>
development to support program quality and effectiveness.</div>

21st Century Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)- Castle Creek

<div>Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) Description
Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K&ndash;12. Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) &ndash; 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before-School, After-School &amp; Summer Programs) The 21st CCLC Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) provides direct support to actively participating students in before-school, after-school, and summer programming, assisting in the implementation of academic and enrichment activities aligned with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day learning objectives, and program performance goals.
This position supports student achievement and social-emotional development through small group instruction, arts-integrated enrichment, and structured supervision, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
The Teaching Artist Assistant reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, teachers,instructional staff, enrichment partners, and school personnel to support high-quality program delivery and student engagement. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) 
Salary: $18.00 per hour, Grant Funded 
 
Core Responsibilities 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<div> 
The Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant provides small group instruction, tutoring, and homework assistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student outcomes.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students.</li><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supervises students during transitions, meals, and program activities, ensuring</li></ul>
safety, compliance, and appropriate behavior at all times. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant collaborates with program staff and school-day teachers to align enrichment</li></ul>
activities with identified student needs and academic priorities. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant supports project-based learning, arts integration, cultural enrichment, and youth</li></ul>
development activities that increase student engagement. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting to support program accountability and grant compliance.</li></ul></div>
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant builds positive relationships with students to support consistent attendance,</li></ul>
engagement, and social-emotional growth. 
<ul><li>The Teaching Artist Assistant participates in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional</li></ul>
development to support program quality and effectiveness.</div>

21st Century Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)- William Frangus

<div>Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) Description
Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K?12. Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development. 
 
Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) ? 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before-School, After-School &amp; Summer Programs) The 21st CCLC Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) provides direct support to actively participating students in before- school, after-school, and summer programming, assisting in the implementation of academic and enrichment activities aligned with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day learning objectives, and program performance goals.
This position supports student achievement and social-emotional development through small group instruction, arts-integrated enrichment, and structured supervision, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.The Teaching Artist Assistant reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, teachers,instructional staff, enrichment partners, and school personnel to support high-quality program delivery and student engagement. 
 
Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) 
Salary: $19.30 per hour, Grant Funded 
 
Core Responsibilities 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
The Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant provides small group instruction, tutoring, and homework assistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student outcomes. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant supervises students during transitions, meals, and program activities, ensuring 
safety, compliance, and appropriate behavior at all times. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant collaborates with program staff and school-day teachers to align enrichment 
activities with identified student needs and academic priorities. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant supports project-based learning, arts integration, cultural enrichment, and youth 
development activities that increase student engagement. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting to support program accountability and grant compliance.
? The Teaching Artist Assistant builds positive relationships with students to support consistent attendance, 
engagement, and social-emotional growth. 
? The Teaching Artist Assistant participates in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional 
development to support program quality and effectiveness. 
 
Job Requirements 
? High School Diploma required, Associate?s degree or higher in education or a related field preferred. 
? Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting. 
? Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to work effectively with students in grades K?8. 
? CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain. 
? Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 background check and drug screening. 
? Candidates must be dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, with reliable transportation. 
? Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. 
 
Job Type: Part-time 
 
Hours 
Monday through Friday
? Before-school hours: 7:00 AM ? 9:00 AM 
? After-school hours: 2:00 PM ? 6:00 PM 
? Summer programming hours may vary based on site needs 
? Flexible scheduling options may include before-school, after-school, or split shifts
Compensation 
? Hourly Rate: $19.30 per hour 
? Compensation is based on assigned schedule across before-school, after-school, and summer programming, 
including required staff development hours.</div>

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