Arabic Language Instructor (Modern Standard Arabic & Lebanese Arabic)

Position Title: Arabic Language Instructor (Modern Standard Arabic & Lebanese Arabic)
Job Type: Part-Time (As Scheduled)
Location: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Awkar, Lebanon
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Requirements

• • Minimum 2 years of full-time or 4 years of part-time experience teaching Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Lebanese Arabic.
  • Experience teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, preferably adult learners.
  • Strong knowledge of Arabic grammar, pronunciation, reading, speaking, listening, and writing.
  • Ability to teach both Modern Standard Arabic and Lebanese Arabic according to students' proficiency levels and learning objectives.
  • Experience preparing lesson plans, classroom exercises, handouts, tests, and instructional materials.
  • Experience teaching both small-group and individual language classes.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to evaluate student progress and provide learning recommendations.

Duties

• Provide Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Lebanese Arabic instruction to adult Embassy students in 60-minute sessions.
• Teach beginner through advanced students in small-group classes and approved individual sessions.
• Develop lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Incorporate practical vocabulary and cultural expressions to prepare students for everyday communication and professional interactions.
• Prepare students for face-to-face conversations, reading comprehension, and job-related language use.
• Use original teaching materials and authentic Arabic-language resources, including newspapers, articles, audio, and visual materials.
• Monitor student progress through class participation, exercises, quizzes, and informal assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for each class session.
• Provide students with constructive feedback and recommend corrective or supplemental learning activities when needed.
• Coordinate with the Post Language Officer regarding lesson plans, scheduling, student progress, and instructional requirements.