Arabic Language Teacher (MSA & Emirati Dialect)

About the role

English Path, an international language school, is hiring an Arabic Language Teacher for its newly launched Arabic as a Foreign Language programme in Dubai. The teacher delivers high-quality Arabic instruction to adult non-native speakers across a range of proficiency levels, covering both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Emirati dialect through practical, communicative, student-centred lessons. The role also contributes to the development of the Arabic department.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Arabic lessons to adult learners at multiple levels, teaching MSA and Emirati dialect in line with course objectives
• Plan and run communicative, student-focused lessons that develop speaking, listening, reading and writing, adapting methods to different learners
• Create an inclusive classroom, integrate practical language use and cultural awareness, and deliver face-to-face and online classes
• Support the growth of the Arabic programme by collaborating with colleagues and developing academic resources and classroom materials
• Monitor student performance, give regular feedback, run assessments and progress checks, and maintain attendance and progress records
• Help students reach their language goals and guide those who need extra support
• Follow curriculum guidelines, take part in standardisation and teacher development sessions, and work with academic and operations teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Arabic, Education, Linguistics, Translation or a related field
• Recognised Arabic teaching qualification (TAFL, TAAFL, PGCE, B.Ed., Arabic teaching diploma or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, including adult learners in a language institute, training centre or university
• Experience teaching learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Native or near-native Arabic fluency and strong spoken and written English
• Ability to teach both MSA and Emirati dialect, and experience with in-person and online classes
• Background checks are required; the role is open to all genders

Required skills

• Familiarity with communicative language teaching methodologies
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Comfortable using educational technology and online teaching platforms