Summary
The UAE Ministry of Education is hiring a Drama Teacher to teach theatrical arts in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The role includes planning the curriculum, leading active learning, assessing student performance, and preparing remedial and enrichment plans. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Acting and Directing or Theatrical Arts, Arabic and English proficiency, and computer skills; separate experience requirements apply to citizens and expatriates. Applicants must pass the Ministry's tests and interview, be no older than 55, and obtain a teaching license within the first two years of employment.
The posting
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Job Description
Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the wise leadership.
Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labour market.
The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness.
Department Definition:
Teaching students the fundamentals of theatrical arts by combining theoretical and practical aspects. This subject aims to develop verbal and physical expression skills, enhance self-confidence, communication abilities, and teamwork. It also contributes to cultivating students’ artistic taste and broadening their cultural awareness.
Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Developing annual and semester plans for the curriculum based on the content and performance standards of the Drama (Theatre) subject.
- Managing the teaching and learning process using modern learning strategies and active learning, effectively utilizing educational tools according to the daily lesson plan.
- Designing various assessments for the subject and working on evaluating and measuring students’ performance, analysing their results for improvement, and accurately completing assessment and documentation tasks on time and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Designing and implementing remedial plans for low-achieving students and enrichment plans for gifted and high-achieving students, in coordination with relevant parties.
- Dealing with all students in a fair and professional manner and coordinating with the guidance counsellor to address individual cases and determine their care and follow-up needs.
Skills Description
Requirements for Citizens:
Academic Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in: Acting and Directing / Theatrical Arts
University GPA:
- Not less than 2.5
- This requirement is waived if the applicant has 3 or more years of relevant experience.
Work Experience:
- Not required for citizens
Age:
- Must not exceed 55 years
Skills:
- Proficiency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Proficient in computer use and related applications
- Must pass the tests and interview conducted by the Ministry
- Must obtain a teaching license within the first two years from the start of employment
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Requirements for Expatriates:
Academic Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in: Acting and Directing / Theatrical Arts
University GPA:
- Not less than 2.5
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Age:
- Must not exceed 55 years
Skills:
- Proficiency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Proficient in computer use and related applications
- Must pass the tests and interview conducted by the Ministry
- Must obtain a teaching license within the first two years from the start of employme