10 Education Professionals jobs in Bahrain

• Design, develop, and revise engaging and effective curricula for various subjects and educational levels, from concept to final product.
• Conduct thorough research to ensure curriculum content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with educational standards and learning outcomes.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling instructional materials, including lesson plans, assessments, activities, and teacher guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, teachers, and instructional designers to gather input and feedback on curriculum development.
• Incorporate diverse learning strategies, including technology-enhanced learning, active learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Develop assessment tools and strategies to measure student learning and curriculum effectiveness.
• Review and edit existing curriculum materials for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to quality standards.
• Stay updated on current educational research, trends, and best practices in curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Ensure curriculum compliance with local and international educational regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for curriculum development projects.
• Train educators on new curriculum materials and teaching methodologies.
• Collect and analyze feedback from teachers and students to continuously improve curriculum design.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies in curriculum development.
• Contribute to professional development initiatives for teaching staff.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Subject Matter, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or teaching.
• Proven experience in developing educational materials for K-12 or higher education.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical theories, learning styles, and assessment methods.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in educational technology and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize complex information.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with diverse educational backgrounds and student needs.
• Project management skills are a plus.

About the Position: This position is in one of two locations: Bahrain Elementary or Bahrain Middle High School.

All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Competitive Service Civilian DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Current Excepted Service DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

General Experience: One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aid (Special Education), such as preparing letters, schedules and other documents through the use of a personal computer, or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.

OR

Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Interpersonal Skills
• Standards
• Teaching Others

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks.

Duties

• Works with students individually or in small groups, in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator.
• Lifts, carries, transfers, and facilitates the motor development of students with physical disabilities.
• Provides first aid assistance to students who receive minor injuries.
• Assists and observes playground and recreational activities during physical education and recess periods.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, filing student evaluations, scheduling make-up work, assisting the organization of field trips, and reviewing assignments.
• Interacts with school staff, students, and parents in a positive manner, and maintains confidentiality where the rights of children and parents are concerned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Two year trial period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

• Current Competitive Service Civilian DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Current Excepted Service DoDEA Employee within the Commuting Area
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

General Experience: One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aid (Special Education), such as preparing letters, schedules and other documents through the use of a personal computer, or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.

OR

Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Interpersonal Skills
• Standards
• Teaching Others

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks.

Education

Foreign Degrees And Course Work From Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees And Course Work From Non-accredited Institutions. Credits Or Degrees Earned From a Foreign College Or University Must Be Evaluated Prior To Acceptance. Three Evaluation Procedures Are Acceptable:

• The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of
• The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
• The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.

Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the
• Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.
• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton.
• This position is part-time. Salary is determined based on the number of hours for this position.
• School year part-time seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holidays and spring and summer recess periods, meaning no pay is received during these periods. Also, you will not receive pay for days where the Supervisor determines you are not required to report. Part-time employees are entitled holiday pay when the holiday falls on a day otherwise required to work or take leave.

You will find additional information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.

• Coordinate course scheduling, room bookings, and examination timetables in collaboration with department heads and faculty.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to faculty members, including preparing teaching materials, managing office hours, and facilitating communication.
• Act as a primary point of contact for student inquiries regarding academic policies, course registration, and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate student records, course information, and faculty data in the academic management system.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new faculty members, ensuring they have necessary resources and information.
• Support the curriculum review and development process, including preparing documentation for accreditation bodies.
• Organize and facilitate academic meetings, workshops, and events, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Process academic forms, grades, and transcripts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Liaise with various university departments (e.g., Admissions, Registrar, Student Affairs) to ensure seamless student support.
• Compile and analyze academic data for reporting purposes and program evaluation.
• Assist in the resolution of academic conflicts or issues, escalating to relevant authorities when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, academic regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Manage departmental budgets for academic resources and activities.
• Contribute to the overall enhancement of the student learning experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role within a higher education institution.
• Strong understanding of academic policies, procedures, and curriculum development.
• Proficiency in academic management systems (e.g., Banner, Blackboard, Moodle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Proactive and student-centric approach.

• Lead the full lifecycle of curriculum development, from conceptualization and research to design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to identify learning objectives and desired outcomes for new and existing courses.
• Design engaging and interactive learning materials, including lesson plans, activity guides, assessments, and multimedia content, for various modalities (e.g., in-person, online, blended).
• Ensure curriculum content is aligned with national and international educational standards and best practices in instructional design.
• Conduct thorough reviews and revisions of curriculum materials based on feedback, assessment data, and emerging educational trends.
• Develop and deliver professional development sessions to train educators on new curriculum materials and teaching methodologies.
• Research and evaluate new educational technologies and resources that can enhance the learning experience and curriculum delivery.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Implement assessment strategies to measure the effectiveness of the curriculum and inform continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the curriculum development team and across different academic departments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of curriculum designs, changes, and rationale.

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational content creation, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing effective and engaging educational programs.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles, learning theories, and assessment strategies.
• Proficiency in instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an asset.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform curriculum decisions.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving in an educational context.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Conduct thorough assessments of students with special educational needs to identify their strengths and areas for development.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's specific learning goals.
• Provide specialized and differentiated instruction, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques and resources.
• Collaborate closely with mainstream teachers, parents, therapists, and other professionals to ensure integrated support.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare regular progress reports.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss student progress and adjust strategies as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; Master's degree or specialized certification in SEN is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience teaching students with special educational needs.
• Strong knowledge of various learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder) and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to advocating for students with SEN.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.

• Perform administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments
• Support educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed
• Work with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator
• Monitor students during various phases of school day
• Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons
• Accompanying/supervising students on field trips
• Grading/providing testing results using identified scoring techniques
• Providing tutoring to students in all subject areas

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.

• Communications and Media
• Interpersonal Skills
• Standards
• Teaching Others

Duties

• Perform administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments
• Support educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed
• Work with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator
• Monitor students during various phases of school day
• Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons
• Accompanying/supervising students on field trips
• Grading/providing testing results using identified scoring techniques
• Providing tutoring to students in all subject areas

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens currently residing in Bahrain

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

General Experience: One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of an Educational Aid / Educational Aid (Kindergarten) / Educational Aid (Sure Start), such as preparing letters, schedules and other documents through the use of a personal computer, or assisting with the preparation of instructional materials.

OR

Education: Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Interpersonal Skills
• Standards
• Teaching Others

Education

Foreign Degrees And Course Work From Non-accredited Institutions. Credits Or Degrees Earned From a Foreign College Or University Must Be Evaluated Prior To Acceptance. Three Evaluation Procedures Are Acceptable:

• The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of
• The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
• The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.

Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Additional Information

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined.
• Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.
• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton at.
• This position is part-time. Salary is determined based on the number of hours for this position.
• School year part-time seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holidays and spring and summer recess periods, meaning no pay is received during these periods. Also, you will not receive pay for days where the Supervisor determines you are not required to report. Part-time employees are entitled holiday pay when the holiday falls on a day otherwise required to work or take leave.

You will find additional information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.