The First Academy, a distinguished American curriculum school in Ajman, seeks an enthusiastic Geography Teacher to join our expanding faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. We welcome both experienced educators and newly qualified graduates who are passionate about shaping young minds through innovative geography instruction.

Teaching Responsibilities

You will design and deliver engaging geography lessons aligned with American curriculum standards, fostering students' understanding of physical landscapes, human-environment interactions, and global interconnectedness. Your classroom will be a dynamic space where geographical concepts come alive through creative teaching methodologies.

Curriculum Development

The role involves developing comprehensive unit plans, assessments, and instructional materials that cater to diverse learning styles. You will integrate technology, fieldwork opportunities, and real-world applications to make geography relevant and exciting for secondary school students.

Classroom Environment

Creating an inclusive and stimulating learning atmosphere will be central to your role. You will implement differentiated instruction strategies to support students at various ability levels while maintaining high academic expectations and classroom management standards.

Professional Collaboration

As part of our teaching team, you will participate in departmental meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and school-wide professional development initiatives. Your contributions to curriculum planning and cross-disciplinary projects will enhance our academic program.

Student Assessment

You will employ varied assessment techniques to monitor student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and implement intervention strategies when needed. Maintaining accurate records of student achievement and communicating effectively with parents about academic performance will be essential.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Geography, Education, or a related field, with teaching certification preferred. We value educators who demonstrate content expertise, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to progressive teaching practices in an American curriculum context.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief teaching philosophy to school.principal@firstacademy.org. Please highlight any experience with project-based learning, GIS technology, or environmental education initiatives. Join our mission to deliver exceptional geographical education in Ajman's vibrant educational community.

About Us

The First Academy is an American curriculum school within an international context. Key features of The First Academy American curriculum are as follows:

- We emphasize upon a broad, balanced, and student-centered environment.

- We use standardized tests benchmarked by American international schools around the world.

- We adhere to the American and UAE Ministry of Education standards.

- We prepare our students for IELTS / SAT and advanced placement tests for university admission.

- The First Academy is accredited by the US (Cognia) and the UAE (Ministry of Education)