Arabic Language Teachers

UNESCO is seeking part-time Arabic language teachers for its language teaching programme to improve language abilities of staff and promote multilingualism. The role involves teaching beginners' Arabic courses in-person at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from October to December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Arabic beginners courses in-person covering production and receptive language skills.
• Preparing course descriptions, programmes, classes and learning materials in accordance with the level and objectives of the group.
• Correcting assignments/homework and providing individualized feedback and advice on participants’ progress.
• Carrying out administrative duties related to language teaching such as maintaining attendance and communicating with students as needed.
• Undertaking assignments at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
• Participating in a pool of part-time teachers for ongoing and ad-hoc language teaching needs.

Requirements

• Training and qualifications in second or foreign language teaching is highly desirable.
• A qualification from a higher education institute in language area studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication or education/pedagogy or related area is preferred.
• Qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the formal qualifications.
• Experience in teaching Arabic to adult learners in a professional context is preferred.

Skills

• Arabic Language Teaching
• Second Language Teaching
• Foreign Language Teaching
• Adult Education
• Language Pedagogy
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Teaching Methodologies
• In-person Language Instruction

Languages

English