Early Years Arabic Teacher

International Modern Arabic School (KL); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IMAS International School Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Kindergarten Arabic & Islamiyat Teacher to deliver foundational Arabic language instruction and early Islamic studies to KG1 and KG2. You will foster a joyful, child-centered learning environment focusing on listening, speaking, vocabulary, and basic religious concepts.

You will plan engaging, play-based lessons, use songs and storytelling, and support phonics, letter sounds, and early reading while establishing daily routines and positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Teaching qualification preferred.
• Experience teaching KG1/KG2 is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of basic Arabic language and Islamic teachings.
• Ability to teach young children in a fun, engaging, and patient manner.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured lessons for KG1 and KG2 with a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading.
• Teach letter sounds, phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, and sight words.
• Develop early reading skills through guided reading, shared reading, and storytelling activities.
• Introduce early writing skills including tracing, letter formation, and simple word writing.
• Use songs, rhymes, games, and interactive activities to support language development.
• Create a safe, caring, and stimulating classroom environment suitable for early learners.
• Use play-based and activity-based learning strategies to support engagement.
• Establish daily routines that support structure, discipline, and independence.
• Monitor and assess student progress in Arabic language exposure and Islamic understanding.
• Plan weekly and daily lesson plans aligned with Early Years Arabic and Islamiyat curriculum.

Skills

Phonics

Early reading

Arabic language

Islamic studies

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies

Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Kindergarten Arabic & Islamiyat Teacher is responsible for delivering foundational Arabic language instruction and early Islamic studies to KG1 and KG2 students in a nurturing, age-appropriate, and engaging environment. The role focuses on developing early Arabic language exposure (listening, speaking, vocabulary recognition) alongside basic Islamic knowledge, including aqeedah (belief), akhlaq (character), adab (manners), duas, and introduction to Islamic practices.

Key responsibilities

Deliver structured lessons for KG1 and KG2 with a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading

Teach letter sounds, phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, and sight words

Develop early reading skills through guided reading, shared reading, and storytelling activities

Introduce early writing skills including tracing, letter formation, and simple word writing

Use songs, rhymes, games, and interactive activities to support language development

Create a safe, caring, and stimulating classroom environment suitable for early learners

Use play-based and activity-based learning strategies to support engagement

Establish daily routines that support structure, discipline, and independence

Monitor and assess student progress in Arabic language exposure and Islamic understanding

Plan weekly and daily lesson plans aligned with Early Years Arabic and Islamiyat curriculum

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Early Childhood Education, or related field

Teaching qualification preferred

Experience teaching early years children (KG1/KG2) is an advantage

Strong knowledge of basic Arabic language and Islamic teachings

Ability to teach young children in a fun, engaging, and patient manner

Strong classroom management and communication skills

About us

IMAS International School Kuala Lumpur is located in Kuala Lumpur.