English Learning Coach

About the role

iCademy Middle East is a private, US-curriculum online school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 across the Arabian Gulf region and neighbouring countries. The English Learning Coach provides face-to-face academic support and guidance to Middle and High School students attending the iCademy Learning Hub in DSO (Silicon Oasis). Working with students individually and in small groups, the coach helps them understand, engage with and organize their learning in English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Learning (ELL/EAL), and promotes independence, accountability and confidence. The role reports to the Hub Manager and works with teachers, academic advisors, parents and school leadership; it does not deliver the curriculum.

Key responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support to students individually and in small groups, covering reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary and critical thinking, and reinforce teacher instruction and clarify concepts.
• Monitor daily attendance, track engagement and assignment completion, identify students falling behind and follow up on missing work and deadlines.
• Build positive relationships, encourage participation in live classes and school events, celebrate achievements and foster a growth mindset.
• Differentiate support, guide students toward appropriate resources and help them overcome learning barriers.
• Help students manage workload and deadlines, plan their time and set goals.
• Communicate regularly with parents about attendance, engagement and progress, and collaborate with teachers and academic advisors on student learning plans.
• Follow iCademy policies, uphold academic integrity, maintain an inclusive environment and take part in professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Language Arts, English Literature, Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching qualification recognized in the UAE.
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring or supporting students in English or ELA at middle and high school level.
• Experience working with students individually and in small groups, and building positive relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues.

Required skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with educational learning platforms, technology-enhanced instruction and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to diverse learning needs and to learn new tools quickly.