Contract Length: 2 years
Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

• Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
• Major: Sociology or Psychology
• Required Certificates:

Teaching Credential/License

• Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia

Additional School Requirements:

Essential Functions:

• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school staff and parents.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Flexible and can react productively to change and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the philosophy and vision of the American School of Kuwait.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by selecting and administering students’ appropriate ability, achievement, and interests.
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Assist with enrollment and kindergarten round-up.
• Assist in a continuous program of student orientation.
• Assist with the activities of student organizations.
• Attend and assist, when necessary, with school events such as musical programs, plays, athletics, student recognition ceremonies.
• Keep updated of new teaching techniques and innovative.
• Obtain advance approval of the Elementary school principal for all activities and expenditures.

Adherent to all health and safety policies and all other duties as assigned by the ES Principal, or other Administrative Staff.
Job Benefits:
Renewable contract
Generous tax-free salary depending on experience
medical insurance
visa sponsorship
Job Description:
About us:
The American School of Kuwait, founded in 1964, is an independent co-educational college-preparatory school whose curriculum is essentially American and prepares its student body for the higher educational experience found in U.S. colleges and universities. At the American School of Kuwait, we inspire lifelong learners empowered to excel in American Higher Education and the global community as innovative, compassionate citizens. The American School of Kuwait is privately owned, operates with the approval of the State of Kuwait, and is associated with the U.S. State Department through the Office of Overseas Schools. The American School of Kuwait has come a long way since its establishment.
ASK prides itself on offering the best in American curriculum and instruction in the State of Kuwait.
Job Summary:
The Elementary School Counselor helps students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment through, coordinating comprehensive counseling program, the Elementary Counselor must work closely with the other staff and administration.

• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school staff and parents.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Flexible and can react productively to change and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the philosophy and vision of the American School of Kuwait.
• Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by selecting and administering students’ appropriate ability, achievement, and interests.
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Assist with enrollment and kindergarten round-up.
• Assist in a continuous program of student orientation.
• Assist with the activities of student organizations.
• Attend and assist, when necessary, with school events such as musical programs, plays, athletics, student recognition ceremonies.
• Keep updated of new teaching techniques and innovative.
• Obtain advance approval of the Elementary school principal for all activities and expenditures