Remote Sign Language Tutor: ASL/BSL & Deaf Culture Coach

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

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