Part Time Arabic Language Teacher
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) through its Center for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM) Language Training Programme (LTP) promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism. The LTP offers language courses in six official UN languages to improve staff language abilities. This role supports the LTP by hiring additional part-time Arabic teachers to meet high demand.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to teach Arabic language courses, both general and specialized, to UN staff in Geneva, either in person or online. The teacher will contribute to promoting multilingualism and enhancing staff's work-related language skills. This involves preparing and delivering engaging lessons, developing learning materials, administering and maintaining the CLM language learning platform (Moodle), providing constructive feedback to students, and performing administrative tasks related to course delivery. The role aims to ensure high student satisfaction and successful course completion, aligning with UN mandates on language proficiency and multilingualism.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include teaching Arabic general and specialized language courses, adapting to in-person or online delivery formats. This involves preparing engaging class content, developing and updating learning materials according to the LTP curriculum, and ensuring necessary technology and software are functional. The role requires administering and maintaining the CLM language learning platform (Moodle), including course setup, monitoring student progress, and uploading content. Providing timely and constructive feedback to students on their progress and offering advice for skill development is crucial. Additionally, the teacher will administer, assess, and grade assignments, tests, and exams according to UN standards, and manage administrative duties such as maintaining attendance and grading records. Collaboration with colleagues and participation in meetings are also expected.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of experience teaching Arabic as a foreign or second language to adults in a multicultural setting is required. At least three years of recent experience in curriculum development, language examination design, or language teacher training is also necessary. Experience with e-learning tools, learning management systems (like Moodle), and online collaboration tools is desirable, as is experience in an international, multicultural environment.
Skills
Teaching Arabic (general and specialized), curriculum development, learning material creation, Moodle administration, student feedback and assessment, language examination design, e-learning tools, online collaboration, communication, intercultural competence, expert Arabic proficiency, English and French proficiency.