Regional / National Sign Language Tutor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 165,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% commission

Independent contractor

Freelance/commission-based

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai seeks a qualified Regional/National Sign Language Tutor to teach learners of all ages, covering ASL, BSL, SASL, Arabic Sign Language, and other recognised languages. You'll provide structured instruction in receptive and expressive signing, fingerspelling, grammar, vocabulary, Deaf culture, and inclusive communication.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group lessons, adapting for children to workplace learners, ongoing assessment, safeguarding, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics, Sign Language Interpreting, Communication Disorders, or related field.
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching a recognised sign language.
• Native, near-native, or certified proficiency in taught sign languages.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners' communication goals and prior experience.
• Develop personalised sign language programmes.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group lessons.
• Teach vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and conversational signing.
• Develop receptive and expressive communication skills.
• Teach fingerspelling and facial expressions appropriate to the language taught.
• Introduce Deaf culture, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusive communication practices.
• Prepare learners for recognised proficiency examinations where applicable.
• Support families, educators, and professionals working with Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Adapt lessons for children, teenagers, adults, and workplace learners.
• Monitor learner progress through ongoing assessment.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Receptive communication

Expressive communication

Inclusive communication

Language assessment

Classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Competitive rates awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Empower learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility

Job description

Workspace
Online (remote)
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools
Corporate offices (for business language training)

Freelance / Commission-Based

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and culturally sensitive Regional / National Sign Language Tutorto teach learners of all ages effective communication through recognised sign languages.

Applicants may specialise in one or more recognised sign languages, including but not limited to:

American Sign Language (ASL)

British Sign Language (BSL)

South African Sign Language (SASL)

Arabic Sign Language variants

Other nationally recognised sign languages

The successful candidate will provide structured instruction in receptive and expressive signing, fingerspelling, grammar, vocabulary, Deaf culture, communication strategies, and inclusive communication practices.

Key Responsibilities

Assess learners' communication goals and prior experience

Develop personalised sign language programmes

Deliver one-to-one and small-group lessons

Teach vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and conversational signing

Develop receptive and expressive communication skills

Teach fingerspelling and facial expressions appropriate to the language being taught

Introduce Deaf culture, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusive communication practices

Prepare learners for recognised proficiency examinations where applicable

Support families, educators, and professionals working with Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals

Adapt lessons for children, teenagers, adults, and workplace learners

Monitor learner progress through ongoing assessment

Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics, Sign Language Interpreting, Communication Disorders, or a related field, or equivalent recognised professional qualification

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years' experience teaching a recognised sign language

Native, near-native, or professionally certified proficiency in the sign language(s) taught

Strong understanding of Deaf culture and inclusive communication

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Deaf Education, Linguistics, Inclusive Education, or a related discipline

Recognised interpreter or instructor certification

Experience teaching in schools, universities, or community programmes

Experience supporting inclusive education

Experience preparing learners for recognised sign language qualifications

Ability to teach multiple recognised sign languages

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors providing sign language education must hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation before providing private educational services.

Applicants must accurately represent their qualifications and should only teach sign languages in which they hold recognised proficiency or professional competence.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years teaching recognised sign language

Experience working with children or adults

Experience promoting inclusive communication

Experience assessing learner progress

Experience collaborating with families or educational professionals

Required Skills

Receptive communication

Expressive communication

Inclusive communication

Language assessment

Classroom facilitation

Cultural competence

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Competitive hourly and workshop rates

Opportunity to promote accessibility and inclusion

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to empower learners through inclusive communication

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid lessons and language programmes.
Commission is paid on successfully completed sessions after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid lessons and language programmes.
Commission is paid on successfully completed sessions after client payment has been received.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.