About this role
Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity to teach in Kuwait and travel? Join us at the American Creativity Academy!
We are looking to hire a dedicated English teacher to educate our school's students. The English school teacher will seek to accomplish the school's philosophy of education through instruction and example and provide lessons that meet students' requirements, interests and capabilities. To ensure success you will have the ability to form interpersonal relationships with all your students and take an interest in their general well-being. Top candidates are caring, perceptive, and proficient with organizing children.
English Teacher Salary and Benefits:
Teaching Benefit Type
Teaching Benefit Details
Start Date
August 2026
Salary
$2,500 - 3,500 USD per month, tax-free
Airfare
Annual airfare for teacher and 2 dependents
Accommodation
Private and furnished 1 bedroom apartment + all utilities paid
Vacation
National and school holidays
Health Insurance
International Health Insurance provided
Settling-in Allowance
Provided
Education Allowance
Tuition covered for up to two children
PD Allowance
Provided
Bonus
End-of-contract bonus provided
Contract Length
2 years
More about the American Creativity Academy:
The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is an IB World School.
The academic curriculum is based on the Core American Standards Curriculum
English School Teacher Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Secondary Education in English
Valid teaching license.
Preferred 1-2 years of experience. New grads welcome to apply.
Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.
English School Teacher Responsibilities:
Provide direct instruction and supervision to and for students in the school.
Work to instill skills that will allow children to progress academically within the scope of the curriculum as well as providing strategies that allow children to apply appropriate problem solving skills to their lives.
Teach diligently and faithfully the classes or subjects assigned to them by the principal.
Follow the prescribed curriculum as outlined for each grade level.
Assist in the development, creation, and selection of new curriculum, instructional materials and supplies.
Are responsible for effective instruction, training, and evaluation of the progress of students in the subjects assigned to the teachers and for the management of the class or classes, and report to the Principal on the progress of students on request.
Encourage the students in the pursuit of life-long learning.
Maintain accurate records of students’ academic and behavioral performance as directed by the Principal.
Participate in regular conferencing with parents and keep records of such in the prescribed school format.
Inculcate by precept and example respect for religion and the principles of Islamic morality and the highest regard for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance, and all other virtues.
Provide direction and support for student activities and after-school clubs.
Promote the American Creativity Academy in a positive fashion at all times.
Assist in developing cooperation and coordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school.
Attend conferences with other teachers to discuss academic and social needs of the students in his/her care as directed by the Principal.
Make appropriate and timely referrals of students in difficulty to the designated support personnel.
Deliver all required documentation, reports, and school property in their possession as may be directed by the Superintendent when their contractual agreement with the school has expired or when for any reason his employment with ACA has ceased.
Use and permit to be used textbooks that are approved by the BOT and Ministry of Education only.
Attend and actively participate in grade level meetings.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and serve on faculty committees as requested by the school administration.
Supervise students in the classroom, in the hallways, on the playground, and when students are on breaks, recess, and dismissal.
Follow school policy and procedures.
Maintain and enhance professional competence by attending in-service training, seminars, and college level courses.
Performs other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Life in Kuwait
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About American Creativity Academy Kuwait
The American Creativity Academy (ACA) was founded in 1997 by a group of visionaries who wanted to establish a school in Kuwait which offered a unique blend of an American curriculum while respecting and practicing local values. We are fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. We were authorized to offer the IBDP in 2008. ACA is a growing and mixed physical entity. ACA operates on two separate campuses minutes apart by car in the suburb of Hawalli.
Our student population is 100 % English Language Learners (ELL). The majority of our students have been born in Kuwait. Most of our students are Arab nationals and Arabic is their first spoken language. The students are expected to master both English and Arabic languages simultaneously. Our students are dedicated to success and work hard towards achieving excellence. We are a college preparatory school and one hundred percent of our graduates are college bound and attend universities around the world. The curriculum is American standards-based from KG to grade 12. We offer an Enrichment Program in grades 2 to 8 and an Honors Program in grades 9 and 10. Students entering grade 11 may choose to participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or continue with the regular standards-based American education.
Our school community consists of over 3,500 students and 350 staff members. Our students have achieved excellent results in sports, Ministry of Education competitions, interscholastic conferences, community activities, and overall academic success. We are a college preparatory school and have had 100% of our graduates attend universities around the world. The school year runs from September to June and has a minimum instructional period of 172 days divided into two semesters. Report cards are issued quarterly and classes are currently held Sunday through Thursday.
