German Language Teacher

MindBase Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A language education provider in Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic German Language Teacher to instruct students at all proficiency levels. The successful candidate will create engaging lessons, assess student progress, and foster a motivating classroom atmosphere. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, teaching certification, and experience teaching German are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience teaching German as a foreign language.
• Proven ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective German language lessons.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop lesson materials suited for different learning styles.
• Encourage student participation through interactive methods.

Skills

Excellent command of German

Strong English communication skills

Classroom management skills

Adaptability to diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in German, Linguistics or Education

Master's degree preferred

Teaching certification (e.g. DaF/DaZ)

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled German Language Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching German to students of varying proficiency levels from beginners to advanced learners while creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective German language lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural aspects of German.
• Assess student progress through assignments, quizzes and exams and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and adapt lesson materials to suit different learning styles and levels.
• Prepare students for German proficiency exams (e.g. Goethe-Institut TestDaF, TELC, DSH) if applicable.
• Encourage student participation through interactive and communicative teaching methods.
• Maintain student attendance and performance records.
• Stay updated on best practices, teaching methodologies and new resources for language instruction.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and motivating classroom environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in German, Linguistics, Education or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Teaching certification (e.g. DaF/DaZ, Goethe-Institut Trainer certification or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience teaching German as a foreign language (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Excellent command of German (native or near-native proficiency) and strong English communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and classroom management skills.