Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS)
About Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS):
Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS) is a premier co-educational, bilingual international school in Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain. Established in 1997, ARKIS delivers high-quality education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, offering a dual curriculum model that combines IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma frameworks alongside national educational requirements.
Position Overview:
The IB Economics and Business Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous instruction across the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and High School Business/Economics courses. Based at the Salmabad campus, this position focuses on fostering critical analytical thinking, guiding student research projects, overseeing Internal Assessments (IAs) and Extended Essays (EE), and preparing students for university-level business and economic studies.
Key Responsibilities & Instructional Duties:
1. Curriculum Delivery & IB Assessment:
– Plan and deliver high-quality IB Economics and Business Management units in accordance with IB Diploma Programme (DP) subject guides and assessment criteria.
– Guide and evaluate student Internal Assessments (IAs), Extended Essays (EEs), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) integrations within economic and commercial studies.
– Differentiate instructional delivery to meet diverse learning needs, fostering critical thinking, real-world case analysis, and numerical inquiry.
2. Classroom Management & Student Progress:
– Maintain a disciplined, structured, and collaborative classroom environment that promotes inquiry-based learning.
– Conduct regular formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide student academic growth.
– Maintain transparent academic progress records, communicating regularly with parents, academic heads, and university counsellors.
3. Departmental & Whole-School Collaboration:
– Collaborate with Secondary School humanities and business faculty members to align schemes of work and internal moderation.
– Participate actively in school professional development sessions, accreditation reviews, and IB curriculum workshops.
– Contribute to co-curricular activities, student enterprise initiatives, and school events across the secondary division.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic & Teaching Credentials:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
* B.Ed., PGCE, or an equivalent accredited teaching certification/diploma.
– Required Experience:
* Minimum 2 to 3 years of verified teaching experience within an international or bilingual school environment.
* Proven track record of delivering IB DP Economics and/or IB Business Management, with IGCSE experience considered a strong advantage.
– Regulatory Approval & Document Verification:
* Candidates must obtain QuadraBay Qualification Verification for Ministry of Education (MOE) teacher approval in Bahrain (verified candidates given priority).
– Language & Professional Attributes:
* Excellent professional command of spoken and written English.
* High proficiency in educational technology, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and interactive teaching tools.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive tax-free salary package in Bahrain.
– Comprehensive medical coverage and airfare allowance.
– End-of-service gratuity and paid school holiday entitlements per Bahrain Labor Law.
– Continuous professional development programs and career advancement opportunities within ARKIS.
To apply for this job please visit arkis.edu.bh.