Science and Math Teacher (Home-Based)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full Time
ExperiencedWe are seeking a passionate, patient, and intellectually curious Science and Math Teacher to provide one-on-one academic instruction for primary-school-aged children in a home setting. This role is focused on building strong foundational skills in mathematics and the sciences through hands-on experiments, real-world problem solving, and inquiry-based learning — making abstract concepts tangible and exciting.
The teacher will work in a warm, family-oriented home environment that values deep understanding over rote memorization. A teaching style that connects science and math to everyday life, nature, and genuine curiosity is strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver structured, engaging Science and Math lessons tailored to each child's learning level, pace, and interests
- Use hands-on experiments, puzzles, manipulatives, and real-world examples to make concepts concrete and meaningful
- Cover core areas including numeracy, arithmetic, algebra foundations, geometry, basic physics, biology, chemistry, and earth sciences
- Track and document each child's academic progress through portfolios, notes, and regular assessments
- Adapt teaching methods based on the child's evolving strengths, gaps, and learning style
- Cultivate a love for scientific thinking — observation, questioning, hypothesis, and discovery
- Provide a calm, encouraging, and intellectually stimulating learning environment
- Communicate regularly with parents on progress, challenges, and next steps
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Degree in Education, Science, Mathematics, or a related field
- Proven experience teaching primary-aged children in one-on-one or small group settings
- Strong ability to explain complex concepts in simple, age-appropriate language
- Naturally curious, enthusiastic about learning, and able to inspire the same in children
- Patient, observant, and skilled at identifying and addressing learning gaps early
- Comfortable with project-based and inquiry-led teaching approaches
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to showing up consistently
Qualifications
- Fluent in English (Arabic or Spanish is a plus)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Based in Dubai or committed to relocating
- Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working independently within a home environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Warm, respectful, and supportive family environment
- Creative freedom to design lesson plans that suit the child's unique learning profile
- Consistent schedule with a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on a child's academic foundation
- 2 Year residency visa