In-Person, Part-Time Arabic Teacher at Alif Institute

Alif Institute is Atlanta’s Arab cultural center. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the understanding and appreciation of Arab cultures. As a nonpolitical, nonreligious nonprofit, Alif Institute is open to everyone who loves Arab cultures! For more information about Alif Institute, please visit our website at www.alifinstitute.org. 

To apply for this position, please send your resume to info@alifinstitute.org. 

Job description:

• In-person teaching at Alif Institute locations (Chamblee & Roswell) and optional live online instruction
• Part-time, 30 – 40 hours per semester
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• In-person schedule:  Saturdays (10:30 am – 1 pm) at Alif Institute and/or Sundays in Roswell (10 am – 12 pm)
• Live-online schedule:  Weekday evenings and weekend mornings
• Start date: Immediately
• Teaching:
  • Students aged three to four years old
  • Create in-class activities based on Alif’s curriculum
  • Communicate with parents about students’ performance in class
  • Send homework each week
  • Keep track of students’ work during the year to provide a credible assessment of each student’s yearly performance

Required Education:

• BA in Education and/or 2 years experience in teaching the Arabic language
• Native in Arabic language and fluent in English
• Experience teaching on Zoom is preferable

Professional Qualities & Skills:

• Teaching experience is greatly preferred 
• Ability to teach classes with different ages of students and academic levels
• Experience working with students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable working in a team-teaching atmosphere
• Ability to include different cultures of the Arab world in class
• Experience creating a rigorous, healthy, and enriching learning experience; support students and keep them engaged
• Ability to create teaching materials to support our curriculum
• Desire and ability to build relationships with students and parents
• Good communication skills
• Responsible, passionate, committed, and organized
• Positive attitudes are absolutely critical