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Elementary Teacher Grade 1-4

Elementary Teacher Grade 1-4 - job vacancy

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Audrea Geet

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Company
The Universal American School Kuwait
Location
Hawalli, Kuwait
Job type
Full-time
Posted
October 27, 2026
Source
Teach Away

Celebrating over 50 years of education, The Universal American School (UAS) is a non-profit, private, co-educational, college-preparatory school located in the Hawally district of Kuwait City. We serve approximately 1,730 students from Pre-School to Grade 12 and are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). UAS is also proud to be a UNESCO Associated School, committed to global-minded learning and leadership.

Our modern, purpose-built campus features 127 classrooms, four science labs, art and music rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and four libraries housing more than 25,000 volumes and rich digital resources. Technology integration is embedded school-wide with a secure wireless network, digital tools in every classroom, and a BYOD program for Grades 1–12.

UAS offers an American, student-centered curriculum with a strong selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as robust extracurricular opportunities including National Honor Society, Model United Nations, drama, sustainability initiatives, and competitive athletics. Our graduates attend leading universities across the globe equipped with confidence, character, and academic excellence.

We invite passionate, qualified educators to join our vibrant community and shape the future of global learners at UAS Kuwait.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Elementary, Early childhood Education or Primary Education or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years Elementary classroom teaching experiencee preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the Common Core curriculum standards
  • Teach core subjects in accordance with the school’s curriculum and grade-level assignment.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet students’ academic and developmental needs.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Subject & grade level

  • Subjects: Early Years Learning, ESL
  • Grade levels: Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4

Requirements

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor
  • Teaching Experience: 2+ years
  • Licenses & Certifications: Teaching Credential/License

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Housing Support
  • Professional Development
  • Travel Benefits
  • Other benefits: Fully Furnished Apartment including utilities and internet services, along with a small gym, access to a heated pool, full laundry facilities, etc. Round-trip airfare from home to Kuwait Local and International opportunities for Professional Development Health Insurance – Worldwide coverage except for emergencies in the United States and Canada Kuwait Governmental Insurance – up to 12 months’ salary Yearly Increments Free Tuition for one child End of Service Payment Continuous Service Bonus Work permit/Residency costs paid by the school and VISA costs Settling-in Allowance
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