Established in 1972, the American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) is a non-profit, U.S. accredited college preparatory school serving a culturally diverse student body. Our American, standards-based curriculum provides excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and service. ACS is preparing for a 2023 move to a new, state-of-the-art campus in Abu Dhabi on nearby Saadiyat Island.
MISSION
Our community empowers all students to define and shape their futures for learning, service, and global citizenship.
VISION
We are a compassionate, student-centered community of learners that engages, prepares, and inspires.
CORE VALUES
Courage. Having confidence to take risks and do the right thing.
Curiosity. Being eager to lean and explore to gain a deeper understanding through inquiry and critical learning.
Compassion. Taking actions to understand how others think and feel and appreciating the value of difference.
Integrity. Being honest, fair and responsible in words and actions, and staying true to one's principles.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
190 days
Starting Salary Range
Basic salary, starting at max step 10
BA, step 10 is USD 178,407; MA, step 5 is USD 192,584; MA+30 is USD 202,810
Taxes
No taxes in the UAE
Savings Potential
A teaching couple can save one person's salary at least.
Accommodation
ACS secures housing for all staff. Singles: the benefit is worth USD 25,000/year; Couples: USD 33,000/year and Families: USD 38,000/year
Flights/Transport
Return airfare for each family member on the contract is paid out in February of each year.
Utilities
Paid in full by ACS
Furniture
USD 5,000 one-time settling-in allowance per family at the start of the contract.
Moving Allowance
USD 4,000/per head of household; USD 1,500 for spouse, and USD 680 per dependent
Dependent Opportunities
We do our best to hire spouses based on their skills and the availability of jobs at the school.
Medical
The premium is paid at 100% by ACS.
Dental
The premium is paid at 100% by ACS.
Disability
The premium is paid at 100% by ACS.
Other
Vision care is also provided. The premium is paid at 100% by ACS.
Retirement
ACS pays out 39 days of extra pay in June of each year towards your own retirement planning and 45 days thereafter. This is calculated on the basic salary.
Bonus
17.5% of the base salary for the first 2 years and 18.13% thereafter. This is paid out in September each year.
Full access
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$50
USD
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Paid membership
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Head of Hikarigaoka Campus
Aoba-Japan International School
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