Career Opportunities
Join The Lingua Verna Team
Below are a series of job openings at Lingua Verna, where we are devoted to teaching spoken Levantine Arabic (meaning the Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, and Jordanian dialects). Please read the General Requirements in detail before considering any of the specific roles below.
General Requirements
Remote Work, US Hours
All positions are remote, and we have no geographic limits for employment. However, because most of our students are in North America, we require all instructors to be available during US hours, which means leading classes and/or private tutoring calls after people get home from work. For example, this could mean leading a 6-7pm call in California. Generally, we expect instructors to be available from 6-10pm EST three or four nights per week.
Previous Teaching Experience
All applicants must have a minimum of 12-months experience in paid language teaching, either as a part-time or full time job. 24-months is preferred.
Other teaching and educational experience - for example, employment at a school, having a degree in education, or previous work teaching a language besides Arabic - will be taken into consideration when reviewing applicants.
All applicants must be native speakers.
Long-term Career Goals
We only consider applicants seeking a long-term career in education. Those looking for extra hours outside of a non-education job, or those looking for part-time employment while completing their studies need not apply.
Available Jobs
Director Of Children's Education; Curriculum Development
Description of Role: We are looking for a director capable of the following: leading 1-on-1 tutoring calls with children ranging from 3-to-17 years of age, instructing parents on how to create a bilingual household, and training other instructors in the nuances of children's education. Given the importance of training other instructors, previous management experience will be looked upon favorably but is not required.
Curriculum Development: In addition to the above, and most importantly, the primary responsibility of this director role will be the development (from zero) of a full curriculum for teaching spoken Arabic to children. The director must have the ability to effectively communicate their vision for this curriculum and have the technical ability to design the program from A to Z, including the nuances of 1-on-1 online instruction for all age groups from 3-to-17 years of age.
Previous Experience: Applicants should have significant experience in children's' education, with 5 or more years being preferred, with a minimum of 1 year teaching Arabic to children. A degree in education and experience in formal children's teaching (for example, at an elementary school) is preferred.
Anticipated Hours: This is a full-time salaried role (around 40 hours per week).
Palestinian/Jordanian Instructor - Group Classes
Description: We are looking for a native speaker of Palestinian or Jordanian Arabic who can lead conversation groups of 3-5 students. This role is primarily for teaching the language to adults; however, experience in children's education is a bonus when applying. Please see General Requirements above when considering this role.
Personality: Applicant should have a fun and engaging personality with the ability to keep the interest of their class and make learning a fun social activity. He or she must have experience teaching Arabic to beginners and have a good grasp of grammar and the ability to communicate the language to English speakers. Finally, the applicant must be organized, punctual, and have good communication skills.
Anticipated hours: 18-25 hours per week, with most hours worked between 6-11pm EST. For that reason, candidates based in Latin America are preferred.
Lebanese/Syrian Instructor - Group Classes
Description: We are looking for a native speaker of Lebanese or Syrian Arabic who can lead conversation groups of 3-5 students. This role is primarily for teaching the language to adults; however, experience in children's education is a bonus when applying. Please see General Requirements above when considering this role.
Personality: Applicant should have a fun and engaging personality with the ability to keep the interest of their class and make learning a fun social activity. He or she must have experience teaching Arabic to beginners and have a good grasp of grammar and the ability to communicate the language to English speakers. Finally, the applicant must be organized, punctual, and have good communication skills.
Anticipated hours: 12-15 hours per week, with most hours worked between 6-11pm EST. For that reason, candidates based in Latin America are preferred.
TO APPLY
Email: Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line 'Job Application'.
What to Include: Applicants should include a detailed description of their work experience and explanation of why they are interested in the role (this can take the form of a CV & Cover Letter, or a written email). They should also state where they are based, their familiarity with other dialects, preference for working with adults or children (or both), and ability to teach formal Arabic.
