Job Title: Virtual Facilitator (K1-12)
Company: Shiminly
Location: Remote
Availability: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)
Minimum Hours: 20 hours per week (with potential for overtime)
Compensation: $25 per teaching hour / $20 per hour for non-teaching tasks
Our Mission: An Education for a Changing World
At Shiminly, we understand the complexities and challenges of the modern world. Our mission is to prepare the next generation to thrive in a globalized society by equipping them with essential skills. We aim to empower children with a better understanding of the world, enabling them to grow and succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality Shiminly classes online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom to K-12 students based in Dubai (both native and ESL speakers).
Requirements:
- Availability between 8am and 4pm Gulf Standard Time (Dubai) from Monday to Thursday.
- A kind soul and a passion for learning.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching ESL learners.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching online.
- Experience/knowledge of inquiry-based learning methods.
- Reliable internet connection and online teaching equipment (computer, webcam, headphones, etc.).
- Proficiency in Zoom/Microsoft Teams
Highly Desirable:
- Experience teaching students in or from the Middle East.
- Experience teaching K1-12 in a public or private setting, either physically or online.
- Experience teaching using explorative and questioning methods (e.g., inquiry-based, task-based, Socratic).
About Us:
Shiminly is an ed-tech platform specializing in holistic cross-disciplinary programs for K-12 schools. Our dynamic courses, tailor-made from over 800 lessons, span topics such as civics, arts, world studies, practical skills, STEM, and PSEH. While our curriculum supports ESL speakers, our focus is on nurturing core skills, including:
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Global Citizenship
- Creativity and Innovation
- Self-awareness and Adaptability
- Teamwork and Communication
- Motivation and Exploration
We use diverse topic exploration and a wide range of inquiry-based learning methods to make our lessons fun and meaningful, fostering lifelong learning and empowering the next generation.
Salary and Benefits:
- Flexible independent contractor agreement.
- $25 per teaching hour / $20 per hour for non-teaching tasks.
- Paid training (initial and ongoing).
- Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours of paid work in the case of no-shows or cancellations.
- Work entirely from home.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development with a young but quickly-growing ed-tech company.
- Chance to connect with and inspire students based in Dubai.
Join us at Shiminly and be part of an innovative approach to education that prepares students for a rapidly changing world. Apply now to inspire and empower the next generation!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to teach between 8am and 4pm Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)?
Experience:
- online teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote